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Wagener-sally High School vs. South Aiken High School

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School Overview

School
Wagener-sally High School
272 Main Street South
Wagener, SC 29164
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
South Aiken High School
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Wagener-sally High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

South Aiken High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 239 students in grades 9-12, Wagener-sally High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,305 students in grades 9-12, South Aiken High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
239 students
1,305 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wagener-sally High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Aiken High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wagener-sally High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Aiken High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
80 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wagener-sally High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Aiken High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wagener-sally High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aiken 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Aiken High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aiken 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#608 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#105 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wagener-sally High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Aiken High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 20% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wagener-sally High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Aiken High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in SC)
84%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wagener-sally High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Aiken High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
58%
(Top 30% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wagener-sally High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Aiken High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 50% in SC)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wagener-sally High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Aiken High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wagener-sally High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Aiken High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
81
379
Grade 10 Students
67
346
Grade 11 Students
52
317
Grade 12 Students
39
263

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Aiken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aiken 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wagener-sally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aiken 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Aiken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aiken 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
41%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wagener-sally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aiken 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Aiken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aiken 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wagener-sally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aiken 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Aiken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aiken 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wagener-sally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aiken 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Aiken High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aiken 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wagener-sally High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Aiken High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wagener-sally High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Aiken High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(15-16 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wagener-sally High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Aiken High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aiken 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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