Aiken Elementary vs South Aiken High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aiken Elementary
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
South Aiken High
Aiken · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,349 students
| Measure | Aiken Elementary Aiken, South Carolina | South Aiken High Aiken, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #262 of 688 | #77 of 228 |
| National rank | #18503 of 50,301 | #3031 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 508 | 1,349 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 64% |
| city | Aiken | Aiken |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Aiken High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 59.5).
- •South Aiken High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •South Aiken High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Aiken Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.9).
- •South Aiken High is the larger school with 1,349 students compared with 508.
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 Aiken Elementary better than South Aiken High?
On the Success Index (US), South Aiken High ranks higher (71.1 vs 59.5 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 Aiken Elementary and South Aiken High?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Aiken and Aiken in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiken Elementary: 508. South Aiken High: 1,349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiken Elementary and South Aiken High rank in South Carolina?
Aiken Elementary is 262nd of 688 and South Aiken High is 77th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).