For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,648 students in Aiken County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Aiken County, SC are South Aiken High School, Silver Bluff High School and North Augusta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Aiken County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Aiken County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Midland Valley High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Aiken County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Aiken High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Bluff High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Desoto Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
North Augusta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Knobcone Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6100
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: #44.
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1071 Trojan Road
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2100
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Midland Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 Mustang Drive
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,477 students
Rank: #66.
Aiken High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #77.
Wagener-sally High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
272 Main Street South
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1100
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aiken County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7300
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7300
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Aiken Scholars Academy
Magnet School
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horse Creek Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Grades: PK-11
| 1,277 students
Aiken County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
10 A. L. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 685 students
Lloyd-kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Grades: 3-8
| 61 students
1085 Trojan Road
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2500
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aiken County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Aiken County, SC include South Aiken High School, Silver Bluff High School and North Augusta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aiken County?
10 public high schools are located in Aiken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken County?
Aiken County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Aiken County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Aiken County include: South Aiken High School vs. Aiken High School, Aiken High School vs. South Aiken High School, Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School vs. Wagener-sally High School
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