Pickens County Junior High School

Pickens County
1802 Refuge Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
638 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Pickens County Middle School, located in Jasper, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Pickens County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging active participation in the local community.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These offerings are designed to help students discover their personal interests and develop leadership skills in a collaborative setting. With a commitment to modern educational standards and strong parent-teacher partnerships, Pickens County Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become responsible, lifelong learners.
638
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    567 (88.9%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.4%)
  • Black
    4 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pickens County
Phone: (706)253-1830
Website: http://pickensjr.pickenscountyschools.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 286
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 86

* 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 7 312
Grade 8 326
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jasper Middle School
Pickens County
573 Students
158 Stegall Dr
Jasper, GA 30143 (1.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th