Serving 756 students in grades 9-12, Silver Bluff 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Silver Bluff High serves the southwest part of the Aiken, SC school district, covering an area of approximately 161 square miles, with most students living within a 15-20 minute drive and an average distance of 8.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 12 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Silver Bluff High School's student population of 756 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Silver Bluff High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Bluff High School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
85-89%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Bluff High School's ranking?
Silver Bluff High School is ranked #217 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Silver Bluff High School often compared to?
Silver Bluff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Aiken High School, Aiken High School, North Augusta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of Silver Bluff High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Silver Bluff High School?
756 students attend Silver Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Silver Bluff High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Bluff High School?
Silver Bluff High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silver Bluff High School offer ?
Silver Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Silver Bluff High School part of?
Silver Bluff High School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This School is a decent School however, some of the Teacher's seem to be there for a pay check and not truly there because they care about the students learning something. My child has been there for two years and has had a few problems with at least three Teacher's. The Office Staff ALWAYS points any fault or wrong doing back towards the children and will not take their blame on any subject (if any Problems)In all though its a very nice School. You do have to kiss some rear~end to be favored.
1 10/10/2025
this school is like others in the area,it favors certain children over others,teachers are lazy and just want to be paid.was that way when i was there and is that way now that my children go there.better off sending your kids to private school or home schooling.
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