Paul Knox Middle

Summary:

Paul Knox Middle is a public middle school located in North Augusta, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 683 students. The school is part of the Aiken 01 school district, which is ranked 39 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paul Knox Middle consistently performs above the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 98.88% of students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 65.24% for the Aiken 01 district and 72.5% for the state. The school also outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 6-8. While the school's performance for Hispanic students and students with disabilities is lower, it ranks in the top 100 schools in the state for female students, male students, African American students, and White students. The school's diverse student population is relatively consistent, with 52.42% White, 27.82% African American, and 12.45% Hispanic students.

When compared to other middle schools in the Aiken 01 district and the nearby Edgefield 01 district, North Augusta Middle generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 and English Language Arts. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is more mixed, with some nearby schools, such as Merriwether Middle, outperforming Paul Knox Middle in certain grade levels. Overall, Paul Knox Middle has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 100 middle schools in South Carolina and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent school year.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1804 Wells Road
       North Augusta, SC  29841


(803) 442-6300

District: Aiken 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,311 Help


Students who attend Paul Knox Middle usually attend:

High:    North Augusta High

Feeder schools for Paul Knox Middle:

Elementary:    Hammond Hill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  683

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.4%
African American:
27.8%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Compare Details Paul Knox Middle ranks better than 76.6% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 9 ranked middle schools in the Aiken 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Paul Knox Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Aiken 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul Knox Middle is $9,311. 7 middle schools in the Aiken 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul Knox Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul Knox Middle 76th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Paul Knox Middle in the ranking list.)

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Aiken 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Aiken 01 39th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paul Knox Middle

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Rank History for all students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.47 56th 225 75.1%
2004 76.50 50th 230 78.3%
2005 78.55 47th 230 79.6%
2006 72.16 72nd 231 68.8%
2007 61.33 108th 236 54.2%
2008 55.95 125th 244 48.8%
2009 66.23 92nd 249 63.1%
2010 69.33 76th 261 70.9%
2011 61.57 111th 269 58.7%
2012 56.22 134th 271 50.6%
2013 47.74 154th 276 44.2%
2014 52.30 143rd 291 50.9%
2015 60.72 93rd 301 69.1%
2016 59.96 117th 303 61.4%
2017 64.80 98th 317 69.1%
2018 62.71 99th 303 67.3%
2019 71.02 78th 315 75.2%
2021 59.47 112th 311 64.0%
2022 55.08 124th 310 60.0%
2023 66.03 94th 325 71.1%
2024 70.63 76th 325 76.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.31 22nd 117 81.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.25 73rd 280 73.9%
2019 72.64 59th 289 79.6%
2021 54.34 115th 288 60.1%
2022 50.73 126th 300 58.0%
2023 63.75 84th 313 73.2%
2024 60.60 95th 307 69.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.06 111th 281 60.5%
2019 66.75 82nd 296 72.3%
2021 56.76 112th 279 59.9%
2022 60.16 97th 290 66.6%
2023 70.62 71st 299 76.3%
2024 68.34 74th 294 74.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.66 69th 194 64.4%
2019 67.55 38th 195 80.5%
2022 14.28 179th 183 2.2%
2023 14.41 181st 187 3.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.09 42nd 179 76.5%
2022 47.04 122nd 182 33.0%
2023 62.02 80th 185 56.8%
2024 71.53 46th 183 74.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.82 81st 284 71.5%
2019 75.07 67th 296 77.4%
2021 61.00 102nd 279 63.4%
2022 50.37 131st 292 55.1%
2023 60.12 106th 303 65.0%
2024 70.47 74th 294 74.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 140th 237 40.9%
2019 69.18 44th 252 82.5%
2021 58.67 75th 235 68.1%
2022 46.14 120th 249 51.8%
2023 56.64 86th 253 66.0%
2024 62.61 60th 248 75.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.64 64th 123 48.0%
2019 57.74 54th 139 61.2%
2021 56.79 46th 111 58.6%
2022 38.72 78th 129 39.5%
2023 34.17 100th 141 29.1%
2024 44.11 78th 144 45.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Paul Knox Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.62 82nd 250 67.2%
2019 69.80 78th 258 69.8%
2021 54.58 104th 244 57.4%
2022 52.50 109th 249 56.2%
2023 71.56 67th 260 74.2%
2024 74.29 61st 255 76.1%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Paul Knox Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 447 108 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1989 442 117 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1990 490 152 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1991 483 143 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 631
1992 509 126 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1993 554 142 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1994 542 152 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1995 497 138 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1996 497 138 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1997 412 147 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 386 156 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 372 156 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 366 126 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 355 140 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 441 170 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2003 441 170 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2004 461 205 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 678
2005 429 217 7 3 0 n/a n/a 1 657
2006 396 219 8 7 0 n/a n/a 3 633
2007 374 237 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2008 368 222 5 12 0 n/a n/a 1 608
2009 357 223 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2010 362 213 4 17 1 n/a n/a 1 598
2011 354 194 3 19 1 1 14 0 586
2012 376 218 2 18 1 1 15 0 631
2013 391 248 4 32 2 0 16 0 693
2014 390 229 3 33 2 0 16 0 673
2015 398 209 5 35 2 0 24 0 673
2016 391 202 2 37 3 0 27 0 662
2017 394 191 4 52 4 0 29 0 674
2018 401 212 1 59 2 0 34 0 709
2019 407 221 1 65 2 0 43 0 739
2020 437 247 0 71 1 0 46 0 802
2021 408 229 0 67 2 0 43 0 749
2022 385 229 1 75 0 0 35 0 725
2023 358 190 3 85 0 1 46 0 683

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paul Knox Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 28.1 19.9 n/a
1989 562 28.2 19.9 n/a
1990 644 30.0 21.4 n/a
1991 631 31.9 19.7 12.2
1992 640 34.5 18.5 13.9
1993 701 34.1 20.6 13.1
1994 703 38.0 18.5 13.5
1995 640 34.0 18.8 17.5
1996 640 34.0 18.8 17.5
1997 567 30.0 18.9 20.6
1998 556 28.0 19.9 25.5
1999 541 30.0 18.0 27.2
2000 509 28.0 18.2 29.3
2001 516 29.0 17.8 29.8
2002 622 32.0 19.4 34.1
2003 622 32.0 19.4 34.1
2004 678 34.0 19.9 37.6
2005 657 35.0 18.8 41
2006 633 36.0 17.6 43.2
2007 634 48.8 13.0 50.5
2008 608 34.5 17.6 52.6
2009 602 35.5 17.0 49.3
2010 598 32.0 18.6 48.9
2011 586 32.0 18.3 48.3
2012 631 35.0 18.0 53.9
2013 693 35.7 19.4 51.8
2014 673 37.0 18.1 51.9
2015 673 36.0 18.6 49
2016 662 38.0 17.4 46.7
2017 674 35.0 19.2 45.8
2018 709 37.5 18.9 44.6
2019 739 38.0 19.4 48.4
2020 802 40.0 20.0 43.8
2021 749 38.5 19.4 51.1
2022 725 38.0 19.0 52.3
2023 683 37.0 18.4 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paul Knox Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 28.1 19.9 n/a
1989 562 28.2 19.9 n/a
1990 644 30.0 21.4 n/a
1991 631 31.9 19.7 12.2
1992 640 34.5 18.5 13.9
1993 701 34.1 20.6 13.1
1994 703 38.0 18.5 13.5
1995 640 34.0 18.8 17.5
1996 640 34.0 18.8 17.5
1997 567 30.0 18.9 20.6
1998 556 28.0 19.9 25.5
1999 541 30.0 18.0 27.2
2000 509 28.0 18.2 29.3
2001 516 29.0 17.8 29.8
2002 622 32.0 19.4 34.1
2003 622 32.0 19.4 34.1
2004 678 34.0 19.9 37.6
2005 657 35.0 18.8 41
2006 633 36.0 17.6 43.2
2007 634 48.8 13.0 50.5
2008 608 34.5 17.6 52.6
2009 602 35.5 17.0 49.3
2010 598 32.0 18.6 48.9
2011 586 32.0 18.3 48.3
2012 631 35.0 18.0 53.9
2013 693 35.7 19.4 51.8
2014 673 37.0 18.1 51.9
2015 673 36.0 18.6 49
2016 662 38.0 17.4 46.7
2017 674 35.0 19.2 45.8
2018 709 37.5 18.9 44.6
2019 739 38.0 19.4 48.4
2020 802 40.0 20.0 43.8
2021 749 38.5 19.4 51.1
2022 725 38.0 19.0 52.3
2023 683 37.0 18.4 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paul Knox Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $439 (5.5%) $264 (3.3%) $704 (8.8%) $6,514 (81.3%) $791 (9.9%) $7,305 (91.2%) $8,008
2020 $436 (5.4%) $229 (2.8%) $665 (8.2%) $6,577 (81.3%) $852 (10.5%) $7,429 (91.8%) $8,094
2021 $439 (5.4%) $263 (3.3%) $703 (8.7%) $6,640 (82.4%) $719 (8.9%) $7,359 (91.3%) $8,062
2022 $557 (5.8%) $822 (8.6%) $1,379 (14.5%) $7,328 (76.9%) $826 (8.7%) $8,153 (85.5%) $9,532
2023 $864 (9.3%) $373 (4.0%) $1,236 (13.3%) $7,177 (77.1%) $897 (9.6%) $8,074 (86.7%) $9,311

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 94th of 325 Middle schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Paul Knox Middle)61.346.1
 15.2%
   6th Grade Science (Aiken 01)50.334.3
 16%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Knox Middle)46.158.9
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)35.247.3
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paul Knox Middle)42.932.7
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)34.424.9
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Knox Middle)50.453.9
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)38.749.8
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paul Knox Middle)3633.2
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)27.525
 2.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Knox Middle)49.166.1
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken 01)40.850.1
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paul Knox Middle)45.540.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aiken 01)33.424.8
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Paul Knox Middle)98.898.7
 0.2%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Aiken 01)6858.4
 9.6%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students739683
 7.6%
African American221190
 14%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic6585
 30.8%
Pacific Islander01
White407358
 12%
Two or More Races4346
 7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%48.2%
 0.3%


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Students at Paul Knox Middle are 52% White, 28% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Paul Knox Middle ranks 76th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Paul Knox Middle usually go on to attend North Augusta High

In the 2022-23 school year, 683 students attended Paul Knox Middle.


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