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#608 of 1,176 schools in SC
Wagener-sally High
High School · Aiken 01 · Wagener, SC
An Aiken 01 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
272 Main Street South, Wagener, SC 29164
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wagener-sally High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 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 55% (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 Wagener-sally 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,381/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$45,755
Median home value
$186,200
Median rent
$786/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Aiken 01
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Wagener-sally High is listed in Aiken 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wagener-sally High
Wagener-sally High is a public high school in Wagener, SC, part of Aiken 01, serving approximately 239 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wagener-sally High
What grades does Wagener-sally High serve?
Wagener-sally High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wagener-sally High?
Wagener-sally High has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wagener-sally High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wagener-sally High is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wagener-sally High rank in SC?
Wagener-sally High ranks #608 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Wagener-sally High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wagener-sally High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Wagener-sally High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wagener-sally High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wagener-sally High a charter school?
No, Wagener-sally High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wagener-sally High a Title I school?
No, Wagener-sally High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wagener-sally High?
100.0% of students at Wagener-sally 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
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Aiken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.3%
- Phone
- (803) 564-1100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 29164)
- 4,961
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 29164; 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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