For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,135 students in Pickens County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pickens County, GA are Hill City Elementary School, Tate Elementary School and Jasper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pickens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hill Cir
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Grades: PK-4
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Tate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5630 Highway 53 E
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Stegall Dr
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1730
Grades: 5-6
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Harmony School Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Grades: PK-4
| 488 students
Pickens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
339 W Church St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pickens County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pickens County, GA include Hill City Elementary School, Tate Elementary School and Jasper Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pickens County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pickens County include: Harmony Elementary School vs. Hill City Elementary School, Hill City Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School
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