#103 of 228 high schools in South Carolina
#4078 of 16,910 nationally
About Aiken High
Aiken High is a public high located in Aiken, in the Aiken 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,097 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 103rd of 228 ranked high schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,097.
There are 17 schools in Aiken; Aiken High ranks 4th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Aiken High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Aiken High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Aiken Elementary
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 1.7 km away
Schofield Middle
Aiken · Public middle · Grades 7–8
356 students · 1.9 km away
Aiken Intermediate
Aiken · Public middle · Grades 6–6
427 students · 1.9 km away
East Aiken School of the Arts
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students · 4.6 km away
Aiken Scholars Academy
Aiken · Public high · Grades 9–12
176 students · 5.1 km away
Millbrook Elementary
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
664 students · 5.7 km away
M. B. Kennedy Middle
Aiken · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students · 5.9 km away
South Aiken High
Aiken · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,349 students · 6.2 km away
Horse Creek Academy
Aiken · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,392 students · 6.6 km away
Aiken Elementary
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Charleston School of the Arts
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,102 students
Beaufort High
Beaufort · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,104 students
Crestwood High
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,105 students
Palmetto High
Williamston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,086 students
Spring Hill High
Chapin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,118 students
Walhalla High
Walhalla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,118 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Aiken High a good school?
Aiken High has a Success Index (US) of 66.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #103 of 228 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Aiken High rank in South Carolina?
Aiken High ranks #103 of 228 high schools in South Carolina and #4078 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Aiken High?
Aiken High had 1,097 students in 2025.
Is Aiken High a elementary school or a high school?
Aiken High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Aiken High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Aiken High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.