For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,690 students in Aiken County, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in Aiken County, SC is Tall Pines Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken County, SC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Aiken County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Aiken County (2025)
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
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horse Creek Academy
Charter School
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Grades: PK-12
| 1,308 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 2020)
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 2023)
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 charter schools in Aiken County, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Aiken County, SC include Tall Pines Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Aiken County?
2 public charter schools are located in Aiken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken County?
Aiken County public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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