Best High Schools in Aiken, SC

Aiken, SC has 8 high schools with 6,024 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 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Aiken exceed expectations.

1. Aiken Scholars Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students

2. South Aiken High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students

3. Aiken High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students

4. Midland Valley High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students

5. Silver Bluff High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students

6. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students

7. Wagener-sally High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students

Best Middle Schools in Aiken, SC

Aiken, SC has 11 middle schools with 4,420 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 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Aiken exceed expectations.

1. New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students

2. Tall Pines Stem Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students

3. Leavelle Mccampbell Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students

4. Jackson Stem Magnet

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students

5. Batesburg-leesville Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students

6. M. B. Kennedy Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

7. A. L. Corbett Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students

8. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students

9. Aiken Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 • 466 Students

10. Schofield Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 401 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Aiken, SC

Aiken, SC has 18 elementary schools with 6,878 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 score 30% 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 meet expectations.

1. Chukker Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 664 Students

2. Millbrook Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students

3. Redcliffe Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

4. Byrd Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students

5. Aiken Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students

6. East Aiken School Of The Arts

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students

7. Warrenville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

8. Oakwood-windsor Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students

9. Greendale Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students

10. J. D. Lever Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Aiken, SC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Aiken, SC has a total population of 66,403 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Aiken, SC

18,599

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aiken, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

25.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

19.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aiken, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aiken, SC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,766 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Aiken, SC Internet Health Assessment.

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