Best Aiken Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Aiken have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Tall Pines Stem Academy

Charter School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
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82 Camp Long Road
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692

Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

M. B. Kennedy Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
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274 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2470

Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #33.

Schofield Middle School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
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224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770

Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: n/an/a

Horse Creek Academy

Charter School

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1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506

Gr: PK-12 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Aiken Middle School (Closed 2020)

101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570

Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter (Closed 2020)

Charter School

130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824

Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Lloyd-kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824

Gr: 3-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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