Very Good
#286 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 24% in state
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 1 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at Aiken Scholars Academy score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 3 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aiken Scholars Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,539/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aiken), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,032
Median home value
$163,900
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Hall Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Aiken HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,254 | Compare → |
| South Aiken HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,305 | Compare → |
| Midland Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,486 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aiken 01
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #5 of 39
- District spending per student
- $11,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aiken Scholars Academy is listed in Aiken 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aiken Scholars Academy
Aiken Scholars Academy is a public high school in Aiken, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 179 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aiken Scholars Academy
What grades does Aiken Scholars Academy serve?
Aiken Scholars Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Aiken Scholars Academy?
Aiken Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiken Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiken Scholars Academy is 29.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aiken Scholars Academy rank in SC?
Aiken Scholars Academy ranks #286 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Aiken Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aiken Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aiken Scholars Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aiken Scholars Academy has 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Aiken Scholars Academy a charter school?
No, Aiken Scholars Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aiken Scholars Academy a Title I school?
No, Aiken Scholars Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aiken Scholars Academy?
30.7% of students at Aiken Scholars Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Aiken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (803) 641-2428
- Area population (ZIP 29801)
- 30,088
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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