Aiken County Schools & Education
Aiken County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,209
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#3
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Aiken County
Measured School Summary
Aiken County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,209 per pupil, Aiken County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 55% above the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Aiken County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
40 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
6.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,209
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
40
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Aiken County has 40 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Aiken County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Aiken 01 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 40 of 40 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#3
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Aiken 01
Elementary to high school visible
22,828 students
39 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Aiken 01 is the largest listed district slice, with 40 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Aiken County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Aiken County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large, Unified County System
Aiken County manages a robust system of 40 schools serving over 23,000 students. The network is well-balanced with 20 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and nine high schools all under a single district.
Aiken 01 Directs County Growth
The Aiken 01 district oversees nearly the entire student population with 23,181 enrolled students. Only one charter school operates in the area, meaning the vast majority of students attend traditional district-run schools.
Suburban Reach and Large Campuses
Most students attend one of the 22 suburban schools, where the average enrollment is 595 students. North Augusta High is the county's largest institution, hosting 1,719 students in a bustling high school environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
40
in Aiken County
Reported Enrollment
23,210
40 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Aiken County
40 Public Schools in Aiken County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 40 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Profile | Aiken 01 | North Augusta, 29841Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,719 |
| Midland Valley High | Profile | Aiken 01 | Graniteville, 29829Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,477 |
| South Aiken High | Profile | Aiken 01 | Aiken, 29803Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,356 |
| Aiken High | Profile | Aiken 01 | Aiken, 29801Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,195 |
| Silver Bluff High | Record | Aiken 01 | Aiken, 29803Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 708 |
| North Augusta Elementary | Record | Aiken 01 | North Augusta, 29841Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 690 |
| Paul Knox Middle | Record | Aiken 01 | North Augusta, 29841Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 683 |
| Hammond Hill Elementary | Record | Aiken 01 | North Augusta, 29841Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 677 |
| Chukker Creek Elementary | Record | Aiken 01 | Aiken, 29803Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 664 |
| Millbrook Elementary | Record | Aiken 01 | Aiken, 29803Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 661 |
| Byrd Elementary | Record | Aiken 01 | Graniteville, 29829Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 657 |
| Leavelle McCampbell Middle | Record | Aiken 01 | Graniteville, 29829Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 650 |
| M. B. Kennedy Middle | Record | Aiken 01 | Aiken, 29803Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 643 |
| Mossy Creek Elementary | Record | Aiken 01 | North Augusta, 29841Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 642 |
| Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle | Record | Aiken 01 | Warrenville, 29851Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 634 |
| Redcliffe Elementary | Record | Aiken 01 | Aiken, 29803Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 631 |
| Belvedere Elementary | Record | Aiken 01 | Belvedere, 29841Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 625 |
| North Augusta Middle | Record | Aiken 01 | North Augusta, 29841Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 616 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Record | Aiken 01 | Warrenville, 29851Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 557 |
| East Aiken School of the Arts | Record | Aiken 01 | Aiken, 29801Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 539 |
North Augusta High
Aiken 01
North Augusta, 29841 / Suburb: Large
Midland Valley High
Aiken 01
Graniteville, 29829 / Rural: Fringe
South Aiken High
Aiken 01
Aiken, 29803 / Suburb: Large
Aiken High
Aiken 01
Aiken, 29801 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,209
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Aiken County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Aiken County, South Carolina?
Aiken County manages a robust system of 40 schools serving over 23,000 students. The network is well-balanced with 20 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and nine high schools all under a single district.
What are the major school districts in Aiken County, South Carolina?
The Aiken 01 district oversees nearly the entire student population with 23,181 enrolled students. Only one charter school operates in the area, meaning the vast majority of students attend traditional district-run schools.
What is the school experience like in Aiken County?
Most students attend one of the 22 suburban schools, where the average enrollment is 595 students. North Augusta High is the county's largest institution, hosting 1,719 students in a bustling high school environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.