Top 10 Best Aiken County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,004 students in Aiken County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Aiken County, SC are North Augusta High School, South Aiken High School and Silver Bluff High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Aiken County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Aiken County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridge Spring-monetta High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Aiken County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Augusta High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Knobcone Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,632 students
Rank: #22.
South Aiken High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Bluff High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
64 Desoto Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
Midland Valley High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
227 Mustang Drive
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #55.
Ridge Spring-monetta High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1071 Trojan Road
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
Aiken High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #77.
Wagener-sally High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
272 Main Street South
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aiken County Career Center
Vocational School
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7300
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aiken Scholars Academy
Reading: ≥90%
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horse Creek Academy
Charter School
Math: 31%
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 226-0160
Grades: K-10
| 1,064 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Aiken County, SC

Aiken County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
10 A. L. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 685 students
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Grades: 3-8
| 61 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Aiken County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Aiken County, SC include North Augusta High School, South Aiken High School and Silver Bluff High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aiken County, SC?
10 public high schools are located in Aiken County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken County, SC?
Aiken County, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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