Pickens County Middle School

1802 Refuge Road

School District

Pickens County
Grade

7-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

School Map for Pickens County School District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 31, 2023

HORRIBLE this school is so bad. Ruins everyone’s life. Definitely wouldn’t suggest.
Submitted by parent on December 29, 2022

This is a great school. But, as in life, you get back what you put in.
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2021

I was skeptical seeing the reviews but this school has really been great for my 2 middle schoolers. They have thrived, are doing well and love school. There is good/bad with every school but this one has been amazing!
Submitted by other on June 24, 2014

This school is OK but I've seen better. I am currently attending this school and I am appalled by everything that happens there. Some of the teachers cuss in front of the students. While some teachers are kind others are ruthless. This will be my second year there and for once I'm not looking forward to school. I would let my parents home school me but I have friends at PCMS.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2012

My child attended elementary school in this county, had all A's and loved school. His first year at this school has been a nightmare. Coaches cuss at the students during football practice. If your child is caught talking during class and they are on the football time they have to run the whole practice. Popular students get away with picking on the less fortunate students, because they sponser the band or are getting kick backs from the rental company that supplies band instruments. The principal is all about high test scores and could care less about the students that are struggling. If you can afford to stay home or private school your kids in Middle school I would strongly recommend it.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2011

This school is the reason i homeschool my son. He played football for there team and was hurt while playing. When he had trouble keeping up because of his drs. apts. i requested a teacher stay after with him and help him learn what he had missed. Instead the principal thought it would be better to throw him in ISS and throw his work at him in there alone. Therefore he was not going to learn it. Teachers would not allow him to bring the wheel chair into the classroom, knowing he could NOT walk, they were forcing him to do so, which increased his injury. Overall this school and the people in it do not care about your child unless they are above average learners, anyone else they try to get out by suspending, or any way necessary to make sure they recieve all their top awards. My son has 5 friends that ended up being homeschooled because of this school and they did not return to public school till there were in high school. I DO NOT recommend this school to anyone!