Best Schools in Aiken County, SC
Aiken County, SC has 55 public schools (8 high, 11 middle, 31 elementary) serving 27,159 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Aiken County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aiken County, SC
The top high schools in Aiken County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aiken Scholars Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
2. Silver Bluff High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
3. South Aiken High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
4. North Augusta High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1719 Students
5. Midland Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students
6. Aiken High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
7. Wagener-sally High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
8. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aiken County, SC
The top middle schools in Aiken County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tall Pines Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Paul Knox Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
3. North Augusta Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
4. New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
5. M. B. Kennedy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
6. Aiken Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 • 466 Students
7. Jackson Stem Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
8. Leavelle Mccampbell Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
9. Langley-bath-clearwater Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
10. A. L. Corbett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aiken County, SC
The top elementary schools in Aiken County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hammond Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
2. Belvedere Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
3. East Aiken School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
4. Millbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
5. Aiken Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
6. Chukker Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 664 Students
7. Gloverville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
8. Mossy Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
9. Warrenville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
10. Byrd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Aiken County, SC
How many schools are in Aiken County, SC?
Aiken County, SC has 55 public schools: 8 high schools, 11 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 27,159 students in total.
How do schools in Aiken County perform on state tests?
On average, 55 schools in Aiken County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Aiken County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aiken County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Aiken County
10 places in Aiken County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Aiken (15)
- North Augusta (6)
- Graniteville (4)
- Wagener (3)
- Warrenville (3)
- New Ellenton (2)
- Belvedere (1)
- Gloverville (1)
- Jackson (1)
- Monetta (1)
School districts (1)
- Aiken 01 (39 schools)