Serving 683 students in grades 6-8, Paul Knox Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Knox Middle School's student population of 683 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul Knox Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Knox Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
28%
31%
White
52%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Knox Middle School's ranking?
Paul Knox Middle School is ranked #721 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Paul Knox Middle School often compared to?
Paul Knox Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Augusta Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Paul Knox Middle School?
683 students attend Paul Knox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Paul Knox Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Knox Middle School?
Paul Knox Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Knox Middle School offer ?
Paul Knox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Knox Middle School part of?
Paul Knox Middle School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/6/2013
It's an amazing school I love it so much. We actually get iPads this yr. The teachers r amazing. In my opinion the best school in Aiken county
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