For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,725 students in Aiken County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Aiken County, SC are North Augusta High School, Silver Bluff High School and South Aiken High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Aiken County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Aiken County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wagener-sally High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Aiken County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Augusta High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Knobcone Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6100
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Bluff High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Desoto Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
South Aiken High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #44.
Aiken High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,254 students
Rank: #55.
Midland Valley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 Mustang Drive
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #66.
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1071 Trojan Road
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2100
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 468 students
Rank: #77.
Wagener-sally High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
272 Main Street South
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1100
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aiken County Career Center
Vocational School
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7300
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7300
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horse Creek Academy
Charter School
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Grades: PK-12
| 1,308 students
Aiken County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
10 A. L. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 685 students
Lloyd-kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Grades: 3-8
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aiken County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Aiken County, SC include North Augusta High School, Silver Bluff High School and South Aiken High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aiken County?
10 public high schools are located in Aiken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken County?
Aiken County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Aiken County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Aiken County include: South Aiken High School vs. Aiken High School, Aiken High School vs. South Aiken High School, Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School vs. Wagener-sally High School
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