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Best Aiken County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 6,756 students in Aiken County, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aiken County, SC are Tall Pines Stem Academy, Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School and North Augusta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Aiken County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Aiken County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tall Pines Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
82 Camp Long Road
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
North Augusta Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Old Edgefield Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
814 Main Street South
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Paul Knox Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1804 Wells Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
M. B. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
274 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Langley-bath-clearwater Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Lions Trail
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7260
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Weldon Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Jackson Stem Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18371 Atomic Road
Jackson, SC 29831
(803) 279-3525
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
A. L. Corbett Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 A L Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Schofield Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Gr: 7-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Springs Middle School
822 Fountainhead Drive
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 844-9601
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 middle schools in Aiken County, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aiken County, SC include Tall Pines Stem Academy, Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School and North Augusta Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Aiken County?
14 public middle schools are located in Aiken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken County?
Aiken County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Aiken County are often viewed compared to one another?

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