South Aiken High

Summary:

South Aiken High is a public high school in Aiken, South Carolina, serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12. 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.

South Aiken High has a relatively diverse student population, with 52.29% White, 27.58% African American, and 12.17% Hispanic students. Academically, the school has shown a mix of performance, outperforming the state and district in English 2 proficiency but underperforming in Algebra 1/Mathematics. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, ranking higher for African American students compared to Hispanic and White students, and lower for male students compared to female students. Additionally, South Aiken High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, South Aiken High generally performs better than Midland Valley High and Silver Bluff High, but lags behind the highly-ranked Aiken Scholars Academy. The school's declining statewide ranking and inconsistent test score performance suggest the need for a comprehensive review of its academic programs and strategies to ensure more consistent and equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 232 East Pine Log Road
       Aiken, SC  29803


(803) 641-2600

District: Aiken 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,345 Help


Feeder schools for South Aiken High:

Elementary:    Chukker Creek Elementary
    East Aiken School of the Arts
    Millbrook Elementary
    Oakwood-Windsor Elementary
Middle:    M. B. Kennedy Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  1,356

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
African American:
27.6%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Aiken High ranks worse than 50.6% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd 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 45.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Aiken High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 South Aiken High has the largest high 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 South Aiken High is $10,345. 4 high schools in the Aiken 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Aiken High:

SchoolDigger ranks South Aiken High 119th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See South Aiken High 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 South Aiken High

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Rank History for all students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.33 67th 187 64.2%
2006 72.14 31st 191 83.8%
2007 71.42 27th 191 85.9%
2008 75.08 42nd 185 77.3%
2009 74.76 36th 188 80.9%
2010 90.94 14th 199 93.0%
2011 85.86 27th 199 86.4%
2012 77.43 39th 202 80.7%
2013 81.18 32nd 203 84.2%
2014 84.73 24th 210 88.6%
2015 68.17 39th 232 83.2%
2016 66.81 41st 231 82.3%
2017 56.90 58th 223 74.0%
2018 59.37 51st 216 76.4%
2019 57.43 62nd 225 72.4%
2021 59.10 75th 227 67.0%
2022 53.72 84th 226 62.8%
2023 57.94 80th 237 66.2%
2024 45.95 119th 235 49.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.74 4th 57 93.0%
2024 24.63 43rd 53 18.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.04 35th 64 45.3%
2022 44.63 34th 61 44.3%
2023 39.43 40th 68 41.2%
2024 68.51 21st 71 70.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.50 85th 214 60.3%
2019 54.09 64th 217 70.5%
2021 46.28 105th 213 50.7%
2022 44.60 110th 220 50.0%
2023 49.08 99th 226 56.2%
2024 42.16 125th 229 45.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.49 55th 210 73.8%
2019 65.92 44th 213 79.3%
2021 62.98 67th 213 68.5%
2022 47.15 108th 220 50.9%
2023 59.12 84th 223 62.3%
2024 48.61 106th 225 52.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.52 62nd 137 54.7%
2019 41.62 78th 143 45.5%
2021 19.63 101st 115 12.2%
2022 51.24 64th 139 54.0%
2023 37.45 89th 141 36.9%
2024 29.17 110th 145 24.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.80 130th 156 16.7%
2024 31.02 132nd 157 15.9%
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Rank History for Male students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.77 62nd 213 70.9%
2019 52.92 79th 218 63.8%
2021 53.90 85th 215 60.5%
2022 59.26 67th 224 70.1%
2023 54.17 89th 229 61.1%
2024 42.76 119th 228 47.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.87 78th 183 57.4%
2019 62.96 46th 184 75.0%
2021 52.36 65th 178 63.5%
2022 48.17 89th 190 53.2%
2023 55.27 74th 199 62.8%
2024 53.77 77th 194 60.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.41 14th 80 82.5%
2019 51.02 44th 86 48.8%
2021 51.73 47th 93 49.5%
2022 37.92 77th 108 28.7%
2023 56.86 46th 119 61.3%
2024 36.47 85th 121 29.8%
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Rank History for White students at South Aiken High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 42nd 185 77.3%
2019 59.30 54th 191 71.7%
2021 55.27 69th 189 63.5%
2022 54.46 74th 192 61.5%
2023 56.79 74th 197 62.4%
2024 42.37 106th 196 45.9%
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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 South Aiken High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 857 388 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1251
1989 868 380 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1256
1990 830 335 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1171
1991 946 333 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1289
1992 1023 324 6 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1367
1993 1041 375 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1433
1994 1102 353 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1474
1995 1047 317 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1383
1996 1047 317 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1383
1997 1014 346 12 16 4 n/a n/a 0 1392
1998 988 363 14 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1389
1999 946 348 15 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1338
2000 1003 357 20 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1411
2001 978 387 20 38 5 n/a n/a 0 1428
2002 995 391 24 59 4 n/a n/a 4 1477
2003 995 391 24 59 4 n/a n/a 4 1477
2004 977 390 21 57 5 n/a n/a 6 1456
2005 959 388 22 65 4 n/a n/a 7 1445
2006 953 343 21 61 4 n/a n/a 4 1386
2007 999 330 24 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1423
2008 1019 357 32 64 5 n/a n/a 1 1478
2009 1017 381 35 69 3 n/a n/a 6 1511
2010 1031 401 32 77 0 n/a n/a 9 1550
2011 973 393 25 79 2 3 41 0 1516
2012 970 404 26 84 2 0 57 0 1543
2013 946 413 25 93 3 2 47 0 1529
2014 906 385 29 95 5 3 49 0 1472
2015 858 404 30 101 4 2 44 0 1443
2016 890 417 29 107 7 1 36 0 1487
2017 864 392 22 106 7 1 45 0 1437
2018 840 391 19 99 6 1 49 0 1405
2019 832 380 28 139 7 2 55 0 1443
2020 811 365 29 154 2 3 57 0 1421
2021 757 353 30 151 3 3 51 0 1348
2022 730 373 29 152 3 4 58 0 1349
2023 709 374 23 165 5 4 76 0 1356

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

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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 South Aiken High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1251 54.3 23.0 n/a
1989 1256 55.6 22.5 n/a
1990 1171 55.5 21.0 n/a
1991 1289 55.6 23.1 8
1992 1367 60.1 22.7 10.8
1993 1433 64.3 22.3 11.4
1994 1474 66.5 22.2 13.6
1995 1383 63.2 21.9 12.9
1996 1383 63.2 21.9 12.9
1997 1392 62.2 22.4 12.9
1998 1389 65.2 21.3 16.3
1999 1338 67.0 20.0 19.7
2000 1411 71.8 19.7 21.1
2001 1428 76.7 18.6 27.2
2002 1477 78.8 18.7 28.2
2003 1477 78.8 18.7 28.2
2004 1456 78.0 18.7 30.8
2005 1445 80.0 18.1 33.4
2006 1386 81.0 17.1 33
2007 1423 102.9 13.8 28.2
2008 1478 77.0 19.2 28.5
2009 1511 75.0 20.1 29.8
2010 1550 77.0 20.1 34.8
2011 1516 78.4 19.3 36.1
2012 1543 79.0 19.5 38.8
2013 1529 83.0 18.4 38.1
2014 1472 79.5 18.5 34
2015 1443 80.0 18.0 35.3
2016 1487 74.0 20.0 35.3
2017 1437 79.0 18.1 36.6
2018 1405 78.8 17.8 31.4
2019 1443 79.8 18.0 37.1
2020 1421 80.8 17.5 34.7
2021 1348 80.0 16.8 39.5
2022 1349 78.5 17.1 42.3
2023 1356 76.5 17.7 42.4

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 South Aiken High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1251 54.3 23.0 n/a
1989 1256 55.6 22.5 n/a
1990 1171 55.5 21.0 n/a
1991 1289 55.6 23.1 8
1992 1367 60.1 22.7 10.8
1993 1433 64.3 22.3 11.4
1994 1474 66.5 22.2 13.6
1995 1383 63.2 21.9 12.9
1996 1383 63.2 21.9 12.9
1997 1392 62.2 22.4 12.9
1998 1389 65.2 21.3 16.3
1999 1338 67.0 20.0 19.7
2000 1411 71.8 19.7 21.1
2001 1428 76.7 18.6 27.2
2002 1477 78.8 18.7 28.2
2003 1477 78.8 18.7 28.2
2004 1456 78.0 18.7 30.8
2005 1445 80.0 18.1 33.4
2006 1386 81.0 17.1 33
2007 1423 102.9 13.8 28.2
2008 1478 77.0 19.2 28.5
2009 1511 75.0 20.1 29.8
2010 1550 77.0 20.1 34.8
2011 1516 78.4 19.3 36.1
2012 1543 79.0 19.5 38.8
2013 1529 83.0 18.4 38.1
2014 1472 79.5 18.5 34
2015 1443 80.0 18.0 35.3
2016 1487 74.0 20.0 35.3
2017 1437 79.0 18.1 36.6
2018 1405 78.8 17.8 31.4
2019 1443 79.8 18.0 37.1
2020 1421 80.8 17.5 34.7
2021 1348 80.0 16.8 39.5
2022 1349 78.5 17.1 42.3
2023 1356 76.5 17.7 42.4

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 South Aiken 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 $572 (6.6%) $214 (2.5%) $786 (9.1%) $6,952 (80.2%) $928 (10.7%) $7,879 (90.9%) $8,665
2020 $491 (5.6%) $243 (2.8%) $734 (8.3%) $7,064 (80.3%) $1,001 (11.4%) $8,066 (91.7%) $8,800
2021 $413 (4.5%) $215 (2.4%) $628 (6.9%) $7,632 (83.6%) $868 (9.5%) $8,500 (93.1%) $9,128
2022 $442 (4.3%) $756 (7.3%) $1,197 (11.6%) $8,117 (78.9%) $976 (9.5%) $9,093 (88.4%) $10,291
2023 $673 (6.5%) $300 (2.9%) $974 (9.4%) $8,294 (80.2%) $1,077 (10.4%) $9,371 (90.6%) $10,345

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Aiken High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 225 High schoolsRanks 80th of 237 High schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Aiken High)65.551.1
 14.4%
   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 (South Aiken High)73.370.5
 2.8%
   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 (South Aiken High)77.587.7
 10.2%
   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 Students14431356
 6%
African American380374
 1.6%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian2823
 17.9%
Hispanic139165
 18.7%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White832709
 14.8%
Two or More Races5576
 38.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.1%42.4%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Aiken High

South Aiken High ranks 119th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,356 students attended South Aiken High.

South Aiken High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chukker Creek Elementary
Elementary : East Aiken School of the Arts
Elementary : Millbrook Elementary
Elementary : Oakwood-Windsor Elementary
Middle : M. B. Kennedy Middle

Students at South Aiken High are 52% White, 28% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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