Aiken High vs East Aiken School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aiken High
Aiken · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,097 students
East Aiken School of the Arts
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Aiken High Aiken, South Carolina | East Aiken School of the Arts Aiken, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 228 | #330 of 688 |
| National rank | #4078 of 16,910 | #21930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,097 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 54% |
| city | Aiken | Aiken |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aiken High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 54.6).
- •Aiken High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Aiken High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 46%).
- •East Aiken School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •Aiken High is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 534.
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 High better than East Aiken School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Aiken High ranks higher (66.9 vs 54.6 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 High and East Aiken School of the Arts?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Aiken and Aiken in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiken High: 1,097. East Aiken School of the Arts: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiken High and East Aiken School of the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Aiken High is 103rd of 228 and East Aiken School of the Arts is 330th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).