- R. C. Edwards Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Pickens Middle (318 vs. 113).
- R. C. Edwards Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Pickens Middle (413:1 vs. 398:1).
- Pickens Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than R. C. Edwards Middle (174 vs. 162).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Pickens Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than R. C. Edwards Middle (174 vs. 162).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
R. C. Edwards Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Pickens Middle (318 vs. 113).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
R. C. Edwards Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pickens Middle (59 vs. 55).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
R. C. Edwards Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Pickens Middle (413:1 vs. 398:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
R. C. Edwards Middle
$11,485.22
Pickens Middle
$11,485.22
Local revenue share
R. C. Edwards Middle
37%
Pickens Middle
37%
State revenue share
R. C. Edwards Middle
48.4%
Pickens Middle
48.4%
Federal revenue share
R. C. Edwards Middle
14.7%
Pickens Middle
14.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
R. C. Edwards Middle
25.1%
Pickens Middle
25.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pickens County
$59,411
Pickens County
$59,411
Poverty rate
Pickens County
17.2%
Pickens County
17.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pickens County
27.3%
Pickens County
27.3%
Unemployment rate
Pickens County
4%
Pickens County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.