Best Schools in Aiken County, SC
Aiken County, SC has a total of 65 schools including 13 high schools, 15 middle schools and 34 elementary schools. A total of 29,898 students attend Aiken County, SC schools. On average, schools in Aiken County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Aiken County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Aiken County, SC
Aiken County, SC has 13 high schools with 8,163 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Aiken County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Aiken County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Aiken Scholars Academy
SchoolGrade
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
2. South Aiken High
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
3. North Augusta High
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1719 Students
4. Aiken High
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
5. Midland Valley High
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students
6. Silver Bluff High
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
7. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students
8. Wagener-sally High
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aiken County, SC
Aiken County, SC has 15 middle schools with 6,919 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Aiken County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Aiken County exceed expectations.
1. New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle
SchoolGrade
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Tall Pines Stem Academy
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students
3. North Augusta Middle
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
4. Paul Knox Middle
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
5. Langley-bath-clearwater Middle
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
6. Leavelle Mccampbell Middle
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
7. Jackson Stem Magnet
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
8. Batesburg-leesville Middle School
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Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
9. M. B. Kennedy Middle
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
10. Pelion Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aiken County, SC
Aiken County, SC has 34 elementary schools with 13,539 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Aiken County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Aiken County meet expectations.
1. Hammond Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
2. Chukker Creek Elementary
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 664 Students
3. Belvedere Elementary
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
4. Millbrook Elementary
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
5. Mossy Creek Elementary
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
6. Gloverville Elementary
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
7. Clearwater Elementary
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
8. North Augusta Elementary
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
9. Redcliffe Elementary
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
10. Byrd Elementary
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aiken County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aiken County, SC has a total population of 168,808 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Aiken County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aiken County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aiken County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aiken County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Aiken County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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