South Aiken High School vs. Midland Valley High School
Should I attend South Aiken High School or Midland Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Aiken High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Midland Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,349 students in grades 9-12, South Aiken High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,355 students in grades 9-12, Midland Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,349 students
1,355 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#377 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
83%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
414
500
Grade 10 Students
287
353
Grade 11 Students
364
275
Grade 12 Students
284
227
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
28%
27%
% White
54%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
