For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,727 students in Aiken, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Aiken, SC are Tall Pines Stem Academy, M. B. Kennedy Middle School and Schofield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Aiken have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aiken, SC (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: #22.
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: #33.
Schofield Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Grades: 7-8
| 396 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, 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 2020)
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 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 middle schools in Aiken, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Aiken, SC include Tall Pines Stem Academy, M. B. Kennedy Middle School and Schofield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Aiken?
4 public middle schools are located in Aiken.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken?
Aiken public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Aiken are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Aiken include: Schofield Middle School vs. M. B. Kennedy Middle School, M. B. Kennedy Middle School vs. Schofield Middle School
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