Academic Magnet High vs Silver Bluff High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academic Magnet High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
Silver Bluff High
Aiken · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
| Measure | Academic Magnet High North Charleston, South Carolina | Silver Bluff High Aiken, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 228 | #108 of 228 |
| National rank | #1639 of 16,910 | #4371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 740 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | North Charleston | Aiken |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academic Magnet High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 65.7).
- •Academic Magnet High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Silver Bluff High does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.8).
- •Silver Bluff High is the larger school with 756 students compared with 740.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academic Magnet High better than Silver Bluff High?
On the Success Index (US), Academic Magnet High ranks higher (77.5 vs 65.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academic Magnet High and Silver Bluff High?
About 173 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and Aiken in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academic Magnet High: 740. Silver Bluff High: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academic Magnet High and Silver Bluff High rank in South Carolina?
Academic Magnet High is 35th of 228 and Silver Bluff High is 108th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).