D. W. Daniel High

140 Blue and Gold Boulevard
Central, SC 29630

1,222 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

D. W. Daniel High School, located in Central, South Carolina, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Pickens County School District. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and athletic achievement, the school frequently earns recognition for high student performance and college readiness. It fosters a vibrant campus culture centered on its "Blue and Gold" spirit, providing students with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive sports teams, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations that encourage community involvement.

Strategically located near Clemson University, D. W. Daniel High benefits from a unique collaborative relationship with the surrounding academic community. This proximity often provides students with expanded educational resources and pathways for dual-enrollment opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, the school maintains a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge its diverse student body while cultivating an environment that emphasizes character development and long-term achievement.

1,222

Total Students

71.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for D. W. Daniel High
Demographic	Student Count
White	905
Hispanic	74
Black	121
Asian	54
Two or More	64
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
905 (74.1%)
Black
121 (9.9%)
Hispanic
74 (6.1%)
Two or More
64 (5.2%)
Asian
54 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pickens 01
Phone:	(864)397-2900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 316

Grade 10 320

Grade 11 272

Grade 12 314