What types of schools are available in Aiken, South Carolina?

Aiken, South Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Q: How many schools are in Aiken, South Carolina?

There are 17 schools in Aiken, South Carolina, serving 10,769 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Aiken?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Aiken, South Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 17 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

10,769

Total Students

Across Aiken

14.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

17 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score39%

ELA Assessment Score54%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,392 students at Horse Creek Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

South Aiken High

publichighGrade 9-12

232 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803

64 Desoto Drive, Aiken, SC 29803

Tall Pines Stem Academy

charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8

82 Camp Long Road, Aiken, SC 29805

449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

255 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803

Chukker Creek Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1830 Chukker Creek Road, Aiken, SC 29803

2050 Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803

East Aiken School Of The Arts

publicelementaryPK-5

223 Old Wagener Road, Aiken, SC 29801

Aiken Scholars Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

471 University Parkway Box 12, Aiken, SC 29801

22 Double Springs Road, Aiken, SC 29803

Oakwood-Windsor Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3773 Charleston Highway, Aiken, SC 29801

publicmiddleGrade 6-6

101 Gator Lane, Aiken, SC 29801

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

274 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803

J. D. Lever Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2404 Columbia Highway, Aiken, SC 29801

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

224 Kershaw Street Northeast, Aiken, SC 29801

North Aiken Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

100 Bears Rock Road, Aiken, SC 29801

1200 Toolebeck Road, Aiken, SC 29803

Detailed Overview of Schools in Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina is home to 17 schools serving over 10,769 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aiken, South Carolina?

There are 17 schools in Aiken, serving 10,769 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Aiken?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Aiken include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Aiken?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Aiken is 14.7:1.

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