Very Good
#168 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 14% in state
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
High School · Aiken 01 · Monetta, SC
An Aiken 01 high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1071 Trojan Road, Monetta, SC 29105
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2019, reaching 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,381/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,031
Median rent
$1,024/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Aiken 01
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High is listed in Aiken 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High is a public high school in Monetta, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 468 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
What grades does Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High serve?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High rank in SC?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High ranks #168 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High a charter school?
No, Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High a Title I school?
No, Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High?
100.0% of students at Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Aiken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (803) 685-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29105)
- 1,640
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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.
- Math 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.
- 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 29105; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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