- Pickens Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Liberty Middle (398:1 vs. 234:1).
- Pickens Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Liberty Middle (174 vs. 130).
- Pickens Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Liberty Middle (113 vs. 86).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Pickens Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Liberty Middle (174 vs. 130).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Pickens Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Liberty Middle (113 vs. 86).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Pickens Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Liberty Middle (45 vs. 33).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Pickens Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Liberty Middle (398:1 vs. 234:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Pickens Middle
$11,485.22
Liberty Middle
$11,485.22
Local revenue share
Pickens Middle
37%
Liberty Middle
37%
State revenue share
Pickens Middle
48.4%
Liberty Middle
48.4%
Federal revenue share
Pickens Middle
14.7%
Liberty Middle
14.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Pickens Middle
25.1%
Liberty 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.