For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,497 students in Aiken, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Aiken, SC are South Aiken High School, Silver Bluff High School and Aiken High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Aiken have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Aiken, 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 South Aiken High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Aiken, SC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Aiken High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Bluff High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
64 Desoto Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Aiken High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: n/an/a
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horse Creek Academy
Charter School
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 226-0160
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 226-0160
Grades: K-10
| 1,064 students
Aiken, South Carolina 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 2021)
Charter School
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Lloyd-kennedy Charter (Closed 2021)
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 high schools in Aiken, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Aiken, SC include South Aiken High School, Silver Bluff High School and Aiken High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aiken, SC?
5 public high schools are located in Aiken, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken, SC?
Aiken, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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