North Augusta High

Summary:

North Augusta High is a public high school serving 1,719 students in grades 9-12 in North Augusta, South Carolina, which is part of the Aiken 01 school district. While the school has a diverse student population, it has seen a decline in its academic performance in recent years, with proficiency rates on state exams generally below the state and district averages, particularly for certain student subgroups.

North Augusta High's academic challenges are evident in its drop in statewide ranking from 31 out of 225 South Carolina high schools in 2018-2019 to 125 out of 235 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams is mixed compared to nearby schools in the Aiken 01 district, with some subjects performing better and others performing worse. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high percentage of students (around 42-43%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for low socioeconomic status, higher than the state average and some nearby schools like South Aiken High and Fox Creek High.

While North Augusta High's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are generally in line with the Aiken 01 district average, the school's academic performance and socioeconomic factors suggest that it may need to focus on addressing achievement gaps and providing targeted support for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. Comparing North Augusta High to its nearby counterparts, such as the high-performing Aiken Scholars Academy, highlights the potential impact of factors like school type, student population, and resource allocation on academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2000 Knobcone Avenue
       North Augusta, SC  29841


(803) 442-6100

District: Aiken 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,686 Help


Feeder schools for North Augusta High:

Elementary:    Belvedere Elementary
    Hammond Hill Elementary
    Mossy Creek Elementary
    North Augusta Elementary
Middle:    North Augusta Middle
    Paul Knox Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  1,719

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
African American:
31.6%
Hispanic:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Compare Details North Augusta High ranks worse than 53.2% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked high schools in the Aiken 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Augusta High has the largest high school student body size in the Aiken 01 School District. Student population at North Augusta High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), African American (31.6%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Augusta High is 18. 6 high schools in the Aiken 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Augusta High is $9,686. 5 high schools in the Aiken 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Augusta High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Augusta High 125th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See North Augusta High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Aiken 01:

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


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Rank History for North Augusta High

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Rank History for all students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.17 22nd 187 88.2%
2006 73.59 26th 191 86.4%
2007 72.31 23rd 191 88.0%
2008 75.53 37th 185 80.0%
2009 72.08 47th 188 75.0%
2010 78.70 38th 199 80.9%
2011 73.13 51st 199 74.4%
2012 75.27 44th 202 78.2%
2013 68.93 58th 203 71.4%
2014 61.11 85th 210 59.5%
2015 56.55 71st 232 69.4%
2016 62.43 53rd 231 77.1%
2017 56.88 59th 223 73.5%
2018 55.84 59th 216 72.7%
2019 68.25 31st 225 86.2%
2021 54.92 85th 227 62.6%
2022 55.15 82nd 226 63.7%
2023 53.15 94th 237 60.3%
2024 43.02 125th 235 46.8%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.81 12th 31 61.3%
2022 27.16 40th 48 16.7%
2023 26.48 46th 57 19.3%
2024 47.73 31st 53 41.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.34 33rd 58 43.1%
2021 58.75 17th 46 63.0%
2022 47.66 31st 61 49.2%
2023 38.21 43rd 68 36.8%
2024 12.74 67th 71 5.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.19 88th 214 58.9%
2019 77.82 12th 217 94.5%
2021 50.27 87th 213 59.2%
2022 52.70 85th 220 61.4%
2023 51.75 92nd 226 59.3%
2024 35.38 150th 229 34.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.27 48th 210 77.1%
2019 76.89 17th 213 92.0%
2021 52.24 89th 213 58.2%
2022 49.91 99th 220 55.0%
2023 51.02 101st 223 54.7%
2024 42.15 131st 225 41.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.54 104th 137 24.1%
2019 42.85 75th 143 47.6%
2021 29.71 83rd 115 27.8%
2022 30.38 95th 139 31.7%
2023 21.23 116th 141 17.7%
2024 17.35 129th 145 11.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.68 110th 156 29.5%
2024 67.49 50th 157 68.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.87 78th 213 63.4%
2019 64.95 40th 218 81.7%
2021 56.50 76th 215 64.7%
2022 58.53 72nd 224 67.9%
2023 53.45 92nd 229 59.8%
2024 43.07 118th 228 48.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.67 40th 183 78.1%
2019 85.91 8th 184 95.7%
2021 61.18 47th 178 73.6%
2022 65.15 52nd 190 72.6%
2023 55.82 73rd 199 63.3%
2024 46.78 99th 194 49.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.70 40th 80 50.0%
2019 63.65 28th 86 67.4%
2021 52.44 46th 93 50.5%
2022 38.52 76th 108 29.6%
2023 56.04 50th 119 58.0%
2024 27.08 98th 121 19.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at North Augusta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.90 52nd 185 71.9%
2019 66.74 37th 191 80.6%
2021 58.12 63rd 189 66.7%
2022 57.79 64th 192 66.7%
2023 53.48 84th 197 57.4%
2024 45.61 100th 196 49.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Augusta High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1218 288 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1519
1989 1164 320 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1499
1990 1068 330 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1419
1991 1121 339 16 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1481
1992 1148 381 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1554
1993 1090 394 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1506
1994 1091 407 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1516
1995 1074 401 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1511
1996 1074 401 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1511
1997 1049 431 19 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1515
1998 1062 436 14 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1526
1999 1025 427 17 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1489
2000 983 442 16 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1465
2001 957 425 16 37 0 n/a n/a 1 1436
2002 977 427 16 41 3 n/a n/a 4 1468
2003 977 427 16 41 3 n/a n/a 4 1468
2004 993 409 12 39 3 n/a n/a 6 1462
2005 985 422 10 33 2 n/a n/a 7 1459
2006 953 432 13 35 0 n/a n/a 6 1439
2007 1031 510 17 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1600
2008 999 558 18 42 1 n/a n/a 6 1624
2009 1017 537 16 44 2 n/a n/a 9 1625
2010 983 571 15 51 2 n/a n/a 8 1630
2011 958 547 11 64 2 2 14 0 1598
2012 878 502 11 73 4 0 16 0 1484
2013 830 493 10 72 3 2 20 0 1430
2014 838 508 8 83 3 2 28 0 1470
2015 826 541 9 89 3 3 32 0 1503
2016 864 533 9 89 4 3 36 0 1538
2017 835 520 10 114 4 1 34 0 1518
2018 830 489 12 135 7 0 39 0 1512
2019 803 450 12 137 7 1 47 0 1457
2020 813 460 11 176 5 0 62 0 1527
2021 790 476 9 218 6 1 73 0 1573
2022 797 499 10 225 7 1 93 0 1632
2023 821 544 8 250 3 0 93 0 1719

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Augusta High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1519 67.3 22.5 n/a
1989 1499 69.2 21.6 n/a
1990 1419 71.1 19.9 n/a
1991 1481 70.6 20.9 7.4
1992 1554 70.8 21.9 8.4
1993 1506 69.7 21.6 9.6
1994 1516 70.9 21.4 11.9
1995 1511 71.4 21.2 12.4
1996 1511 71.4 21.2 12.4
1997 1515 73.9 20.5 12.5
1998 1526 72.9 20.9 19.2
1999 1489 74.0 20.1 19.1
2000 1465 75.8 19.3 14.8
2001 1436 81.1 17.7 17.4
2002 1468 87.1 16.9 23.3
2003 1468 87.1 16.9 23.3
2004 1462 81.9 17.9 22.8
2005 1459 82.8 17.6 26.6
2006 1439 83.5 17.2 27.2
2007 1600 105.9 15.1 32.7
2008 1624 94.1 17.3 36.9
2009 1625 90.3 18.0 37.6
2010 1630 80.2 20.3 36.7
2011 1598 79.5 20.1 39.2
2012 1484 81.5 18.2 37.4
2013 1430 83.5 17.1 36.4
2014 1470 80.6 18.2 43
2015 1503 83.0 18.1 43.7
2016 1538 83.0 18.5 40.4
2017 1518 81.0 18.7 42.4
2018 1512 83.0 18.2 39.4
2019 1457 82.0 17.7 39.1
2020 1527 83.0 18.3 35.2
2021 1573 86.0 18.2 41.7
2022 1632 88.0 18.5 43.4
2023 1719 95.0 18.0 42.3

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 North Augusta High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1519 67.3 22.5 n/a
1989 1499 69.2 21.6 n/a
1990 1419 71.1 19.9 n/a
1991 1481 70.6 20.9 7.4
1992 1554 70.8 21.9 8.4
1993 1506 69.7 21.6 9.6
1994 1516 70.9 21.4 11.9
1995 1511 71.4 21.2 12.4
1996 1511 71.4 21.2 12.4
1997 1515 73.9 20.5 12.5
1998 1526 72.9 20.9 19.2
1999 1489 74.0 20.1 19.1
2000 1465 75.8 19.3 14.8
2001 1436 81.1 17.7 17.4
2002 1468 87.1 16.9 23.3
2003 1468 87.1 16.9 23.3
2004 1462 81.9 17.9 22.8
2005 1459 82.8 17.6 26.6
2006 1439 83.5 17.2 27.2
2007 1600 105.9 15.1 32.7
2008 1624 94.1 17.3 36.9
2009 1625 90.3 18.0 37.6
2010 1630 80.2 20.3 36.7
2011 1598 79.5 20.1 39.2
2012 1484 81.5 18.2 37.4
2013 1430 83.5 17.1 36.4
2014 1470 80.6 18.2 43
2015 1503 83.0 18.1 43.7
2016 1538 83.0 18.5 40.4
2017 1518 81.0 18.7 42.4
2018 1512 83.0 18.2 39.4
2019 1457 82.0 17.7 39.1
2020 1527 83.0 18.3 35.2
2021 1573 86.0 18.2 41.7
2022 1632 88.0 18.5 43.4
2023 1719 95.0 18.0 42.3

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 North Augusta High

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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 $341 (4.1%) $194 (2.3%) $535 (6.5%) $6,722 (81.2%) $1,017 (12.3%) $7,740 (93.5%) $8,275
2020 $415 (4.6%) $223 (2.5%) $638 (7.0%) $7,253 (79.9%) $1,186 (13.1%) $8,439 (93.0%) $9,077
2021 $430 (4.8%) $186 (2.1%) $616 (6.8%) $7,341 (81.5%) $1,052 (11.7%) $8,393 (93.2%) $9,009
2022 $586 (5.8%) $749 (7.5%) $1,334 (13.3%) $7,554 (75.4%) $1,132 (11.3%) $8,687 (86.7%) $10,021
2023 $791 (8.2%) $282 (2.9%) $1,073 (11.1%) $7,547 (77.9%) $1,066 (11.0%) $8,613 (88.9%) $9,686

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Augusta High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 225 High schoolsRanks 94th of 237 High schools
 25.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (North Augusta High)76.956.2
 20.7%
   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%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (North Augusta High)80.558.6
 21.9%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Aiken 01)67.556.9
 10.6%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (North Augusta High)80.689.7
 9.1%
   End of Course English 1 (Aiken 01)7886
 8%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14571719
 18%
African American450544
 20.9%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic137250
 82.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White803821
 2.2%
Two or More Races4793
 97.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%42.3%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Augusta High

North Augusta High ranks 125th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,719 students attended North Augusta High.

Students at North Augusta High are 48% White, 32% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

North Augusta High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belvedere Elementary
Elementary : Hammond Hill Elementary
Elementary : Mossy Creek Elementary
Elementary : North Augusta Elementary
Middle : North Augusta Middle
Middle : Paul Knox Middle


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