For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,506 students in 29803, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 396 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 29803, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29803, SC are South Aiken High School, Silver Bluff High School and Millbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29803 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29803, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29803, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Aiken High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Bluff High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Desoto Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Millbrook Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2580
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2580
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #44.
Chukker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1830 Chukker Creek Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2474
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2474
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #55.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2050 Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2740
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
Redcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Double Springs Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 827-3350
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 827-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #77.
M. B. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
274 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2470
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 641 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29803, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29803, SC include South Aiken High School, Silver Bluff High School and Millbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29803?
8 public schools are located in 29803.
What percentage of students in 29803 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 29803 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29803?
29803 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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