COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County outpaced the state and national averages in SAT scores released Friday by the South Carolina Department of Education.

Pickens County’s total overall average was 1085, higher than the national score of 1030 and the South Carolina score of 1019. Pickens County ranked second out of all South Carolina school districts in overall total score, while each of its four high schools exceeded state and national averages.

Daniel led the way with an average score of 1162, followed by

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