Silver Bluff High School

Silver Bluff High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
64 Desoto Dr,  Aiken, SC
Aiken County Public Schools
3.7
5.0
756 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Bert Postell
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
42%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
216:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
White
41.4%
Black
39.3%
Hispanic
11.9%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#44 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 187 Students
University of South Carolina Aiken 182 Students
College of Charleston 123 Students
Coastal Carolina University 104 Students
Clemson University 102 Students
Lander University 98 Students
South Carolina State University 90 Students
Charleston Southern University 86 Students
Winthrop University 79 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 89 Students
Biology 45 Students
Business 40 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Accounting 14 Students
Small Business Management 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 193 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/18/2026
It is a school that is more focused on STEM related classes and sports. There is a growing number of sports available, including golf, baseball, football, soccer, basketball, and swim.
4.0 Senior
12/2/2025
My experience at Silver Bluff High School has been mostly positive, with a good community and teachers who care about their students. Some things could be better though. Some students don't seem to value the education that they are able to have. Overall, it's a good school that could become great with a few improvements.
5.0 Senior
9/26/2025
I think Silver Bluff is a great school, all of the teachers and staff are helpful. The environment is pretty clean.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/27/2021
Silver Bluff is a great school with low class size and teachers that care about their students. My kids have gained confidence in their studies. Silver Bluff prepared my son to enter and succeed in college.
5.0 parent
12/15/2015
Silver Bluff has a small student population, which makes for an environment conducive to learning. The school offers a well rounded experience for academics and athletics. Silver Bluff is Aiken County's best kept secret!

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Silver Bluff High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aiken, SC and is served by the Aiken County Public Schools in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 756 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Silver Bluff High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Ellenton Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Aiken has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Silver Bluff High School.

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