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
1,305 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jill Jett
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
87%

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
3.46
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
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
22
AP Pass Rate
68.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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%

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 372 Students
University of South Carolina Aiken 368 Students
Clemson University 249 Students
College of Charleston 231 Students
Coastal Carolina University 149 Students
Lander University 149 Students
Winthrop University 127 Students
Aiken Technical College 115 Students
Charleston Southern University 103 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 100 Students
Business 86 Students
Biology 63 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Chemistry 42 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Marketing 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Chemical Engineering 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 327 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/1/2025
My years of experience at South Aiken were great. Most of the teachers and staff were very resourceful and friendly.
2.0 Junior
12/18/2024
Being a student there is very hard it's very few sources for help, we're very low on teachers and our coaches aren't helpful at all.
4.0 Senior
11/5/2024
South Aiken is a school that serves its purpose. It educates students and that is about it. It is the individuals who truly make this school amazing. Without some of the teachers at South Aiken, I wouldn't be the girl I am today.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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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South Aiken High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aiken, SC, in the Aiken neighborhood, and is served by the Aiken County Public Schools in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,305 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. South Aiken High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $328,020. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Aiken Baptist Christian School, Mead Hall Episcopal School, M.B. Kennedy Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Aiken has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Aiken High School.

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