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SDPC believes that students should
attend whichever one of its schools best
meets their needs, even if that school is
outside their zip code, and the district
is proud that one out of every eight
students takes advantage of this school
choice program.
SDPC’s vision is to empower each
student for college, career, and life
success. This vision drives the district’s
dedication to providing a top-notch
21st-century education that equips all
students with the skills and knowledge
they need to excel in the classroom and
life beyond it. As a result, Pickens County
students consistently rank near the top
of the state in academic achievement.
SDPC remains steadfast in its mission
and vision, ensuring that every student
Anderson County School District 4 can reach their full potential.

Administration
1348 Griffin Mill Rd.
Easley, SC 29640
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Pickens County Career and
Technology Center (PCCTC)
Preparing for the Future and Six Mile, and Anderson County establishing quality standards for 990 Chastain Road, Liberty, SC 29657
District Four, which includes Pendleton students in high school and those (864) 397-4500 • ctc.pickens.k12.sc.us
he Clemson Area is a hub for
T education. A major university, – serve K-12 students in the Clemson pursuing higher education.
Area. Schools in these districts boast Pickens County Career
two school districts, a technology
exceptional academic results and strong School District of Pickens County & Technology Center
and career center, a technical college,
athletics. Both school districts are Graduation Rate 84.5% (2023) Pickens County Career & Technology
and a private university make this a place
accredited through Cognia and report The School District of Pickens County Center (PCCTC) develops and implements
where students of all ages prepare for a
graduation rates above the state average. (SDPC) is dedicated to its mission of a student-centered instructional
bright future. Higher education positively influences engaging every student today to RISE to program to ensure high academic and
the success of the area’s public schools. tomorrow’s potential as it proudly serves technological achievement. PCCTC and
School Districts By their very presence, Clemson all of Pickens County with 14 elementary its curriculum is designed to prepare
Two strong public-school districts University, Southern Wesleyan University, schools, five middle schools, four high students for careers and/or post-
– School District of Pickens County, and Tri-County Technical College set the schools, a Virtual Academy, and a state- secondary education. Its mission is to give
which includes Clemson, Central benchmark for academic achievement, of-the-art Career and Technology Center. students the opportunity of discovery.

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