South Aiken High School

South Aiken High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
232 E Pine Log Rd,  Aiken, SC
Aiken County Public Schools
3.4
3.3
1,356 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jill Jett
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
68.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
77.5%
State Average
1.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
52.3%
Black
27.6%
Hispanic
12.2%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#27 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 374 Students
University of South Carolina Aiken 361 Students
Clemson University 253 Students
College of Charleston 239 Students
Lander University 155 Students
Coastal Carolina University 148 Students
Winthrop University 137 Students
Aiken Technical College 113 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 105 Students
Charleston Southern University 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 107 Students
Business 87 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Biology 59 Students
Chemistry 38 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Chemical Engineering 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 321 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/28/2024
It's an alright school but if you're looking for more than just the minimum then I would not suggest it. It's safe but not the safest, it's curriculum is average at best, subpar at worst.
4.0 Senior
7/21/2024
At South Aiken High School, I found my family in NJROTC, which is listed as a club, sport, and class. This has been one of the best experiences. On the contrary, the facilities aren't as clean as I'd like them to be, but I do appreciate the janitorial effort that is being put in, especially due to the lack of staff. One thing I'd like to see change is the amount of appreciation towards other sports, and not just football.
4.0 Senior
7/13/2024
South Aiken High School is a great school the school feels safe. Over all the staff and teachers are always positive. The strive to help better us as students.
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3.3 3 Reviews
1.0 teacher
7/2/2018
I couldn't rate it low enough to rate it. Homeschooling is the best way to go. This school only cares about what it looks like on paper not how real issues (bullies) should truly be handled. They don't want their school to look like it has fighting issues so they label it differently or not at all s...
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5.0 student
5/27/2012
As a graduate of the school and someone who has been in the classrooms there and in other parts of the state, I am truly baffled by some of the earlier reviews. South Aiken better prepares its graduates than the vast majority of schools in the state and consistently outperforms other district school...
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4.0 parent
5/6/2011
With the number of students that graduate at South Aiken High School, I would say someone is doing something right. Those students, or former students, who want to complain could be the source of some of the school's problems. Look inside yourself and see if there is something you can do for the sch...
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