Aiken 01 School District
School District · Aiken, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
39
21 elem, 10 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,967
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
39
21 elem, 10 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,967
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Aiken 01?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Aiken 01 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Graniteville Elementary
Graniteville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Aiken High
Aiken · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
Monetta · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#58 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
The short answer
Aiken 01 ranks #58 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Aiken 01's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 39 schools. Its top-rated schools are Graniteville Elementary (8.1/10), South Aiken High (7.8/10), and Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Aiken 01 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Aiken 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (39 of 39). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graniteville Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | South Aiken High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | North Augusta High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Aiken Scholars Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Gloverville Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Silver Bluff High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Mossy Creek Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | East Aiken School of the Arts | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Clearwater Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 39 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.6/10, Aiken 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Graniteville Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Aiken 01 students show an average math proficiency of 49.5% and ELA proficiency of 54.8%.
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 5.6/10. 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?
Graniteville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Aiken 01 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Aiken 01?
Across schools in Aiken 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.8%. 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 5.6/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.8%
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Compare Aiken 01 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Richland 01 (48)
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- 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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