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Pickens County Public Schools 159 Stegall Dr Jasper GA 30143 706-253-1700

Pickens County Public Schools operates 7 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 3,696 students in the communities of Jasper and Tate, and any unincorporated areas. 3 schools are elementary level (PK-5, K-5), 2 are middle schools (6-8) and 1 is a high school (9-12). Harmony Elementary School encompasses grades K-12. Student/teacher ratio is 14:1 (district-wide). The district employs 296 classroom teachers, 32 support personnel, and 21 administrators. 44% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 43% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $8,175. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented and Special Needs students. 1% of students are enrolled in the English to Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) program, 12.1% receive Special Education services, 10.4% are enrolled in Gifted Education programs. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. An after school care program is available at Hill City Elementary School.