For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 6,120 students in Aiken County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Aiken County, SC are Tall Pines Stem Academy, North Augusta Middle School and Horse Creek Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Aiken County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aiken County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tall Pines Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
82 Camp Long Road
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
North Augusta Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 Old Edgefield Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6200
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Horse Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 226-0160
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 226-0160
Grades: K-10
| 1,064 students
Rank: #44.
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
814 Main Street South
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8200
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Paul Knox Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1804 Wells Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6300
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #66.
M. B. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
274 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2470
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #77.
Langley-bath-clearwater Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Lions Trail
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7260
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7260
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #88.
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Weldon Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4300
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18371 Atomic Road
Jackson, SC 29831
(803) 279-3525
Jackson, SC 29831
(803) 279-3525
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #1010.
A. L. Corbett Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 A.l. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1050
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1050
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1111.
Schofield Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Grades: 7-8
| 444 students
Rank: #1212.
Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Trojan Road
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2500
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Aiken County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
10 A. L. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 685 students
Lloyd-kennedy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Grades: 3-8
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Aiken County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Aiken County, SC include Tall Pines Stem Academy, North Augusta Middle School and Horse Creek Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Aiken County, SC?
12 public middle schools are located in Aiken County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken County, SC?
Aiken County, SC public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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