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Best Aiken County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 76% 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-salley 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Augusta High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Knobcone Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Silver Bluff High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
64 Desoto Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
South Aiken High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Aiken High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Midland Valley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
227 Mustang Drive
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1071 Trojan Road
Monetta, SC 29105
(803) 685-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Wagener-salley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
326 Seivern Road
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Aiken County Career Center
Vocational School
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7300
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Aiken Scholars Academy
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Horse Creek Academy
Charter School
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Gr: K-12 | 1,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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?

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