Aynor High School is a public high school in Aynor, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Horry County Schools district and is an International Baccalaureate school.
Serving 901 students in grades 9-12, Aynor High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Aynor High serves the western part of its school district in Aynor, SC, covering an area of approximately 184.9 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 9.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aynor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Aynor High School's student population of 901 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
901 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AynorHigh. Go Big Blue!”
School Rankings
Aynor High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aynor High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1118 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Blue Jacket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aynor High School's ranking?
Aynor High School is ranked #39 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Aynor High School often compared to?
Aynor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. James High School, Carolina Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aynor High School?
The graduation rate of Aynor High School is 88%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Aynor High School?
901 students attend Aynor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Aynor High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aynor High School?
Aynor High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aynor High School offer ?
Aynor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Aynor High School part of?
Aynor High School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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