Aiken High vs J. D. Lever Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.4 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
J. D. Lever Elementary
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Aiken High Aiken, South Carolina | J. D. Lever Elementary Aiken, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 228 | #391 of 688 |
| National rank | #4078 of 16,910 | #26491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,097 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| city | Aiken | Aiken |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aiken High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 48.0).
- •Aiken High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Aiken High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •J. D. Lever Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Aiken High is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 452.
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 J. D. Lever Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aiken High ranks higher (66.9 vs 48.0 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 J. D. Lever Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Aiken and Aiken in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiken High: 1,097. J. D. Lever Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiken High and J. D. Lever Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Aiken High is 103rd of 228 and J. D. Lever Elementary is 391st of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).