Aiken 01 School District
School District · Aiken, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
39
21 elem, 10 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,967
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
39
21 elem, 10 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,967
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#60 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,967
$2,364 vs South Carolina median
District size
23,103 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
About Aiken 01
Aiken 01 is a Aiken, South Carolina school district serving 39 schools. The district educates 23,103 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $11,967 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Aiken 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clearwater Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Aiken 01 students show an average math proficiency of 37.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools , 10 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Aiken 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Aiken 01 with test data.
Schools in Aiken 01
39 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 10
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Aiken
- Total Enrollment
- 23,103
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,586
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aiken 01?
Aiken 01 has 39 schools in total — 21 elementary, 10 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Aiken 01?
The average composite rating for Aiken 01 is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Aiken 01?
Aiken 01 spends $11,967 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Aiken 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Aiken 01 is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Aiken 01?
Clearwater Elementary is the highest-rated school in Aiken 01 with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Aiken 01?
Across schools in Aiken 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Aiken 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Aiken 01 has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 39 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in SC
Compare Aiken 01 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Greenville 01 (93)
- Charleston 01 (82)
- Horry 01 (57)
- Richland 01 (48)
- Berkeley 01 (47)
- Sc Public Charter School District (39)
- Beaufort 01 (32)
- Richland 02 (32)
- Lexington 01 (31)
- Charter Institute at Erskine (27)
- Orangeburg (27)
- Dorchester 02 (25)
- York 03 (25)
- Sumter 01 (25)
- Florence 01 (24)
- Pickens 01 (24)
- Lancaster 01 (23)
- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
- Anderson 05 (19)
- Darlington 01 (19)
- Georgetown 01 (19)
- Kershaw 01 (17)
- Oconee 01 (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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