Aiken High vs North Aiken Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
North Aiken Elementary
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Aiken High Aiken, South Carolina | North Aiken Elementary Aiken, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 228 | #582 of 688 |
| National rank | #4078 of 16,910 | #39653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,097 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 34% |
| city | Aiken | Aiken |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aiken High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 28.3).
- •Aiken High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Aiken High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 20%).
- •North Aiken Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Aiken High is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 440.
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 North Aiken Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aiken High ranks higher (66.9 vs 28.3 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 North Aiken Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aiken and Aiken in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiken High: 1,097. North Aiken Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiken High and North Aiken Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Aiken High is 103rd of 228 and North Aiken Elementary is 582nd of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).