Very Good
#169 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 14% in state
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Aiken High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Aiken 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$82,933
Median home value
$271,000
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29803; 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 | 2.8 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Horse Creek AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,308 | Compare → |
| Aiken HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,254 | Compare → |
| Aiken Scholars AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #3 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
South Aiken High is listed in Aiken 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Aiken High
South Aiken High is a public high school in Aiken, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 1,305 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Aiken High
What grades does South Aiken High serve?
South Aiken High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Aiken High?
South Aiken High has an enrollment of approximately 1,305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Aiken High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Aiken High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Aiken High rank in SC?
South Aiken High ranks #169 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is South Aiken High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Aiken 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 South Aiken High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Aiken High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Aiken High a charter school?
No, South Aiken High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Aiken High a Title I school?
No, South Aiken High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Aiken High?
58.2% of students at South Aiken 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Aiken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (803) 641-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29803)
- 40,069
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 29803; 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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