For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,835 students in Aiken, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Aiken, SC are Silver Bluff High School, South Aiken High School and Aiken High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Aiken have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Aiken, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aiken Scholars Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Aiken, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Bluff High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Desoto Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
South Aiken High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,305 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Aiken High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Horse Creek Academy
Charter School
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Gr: PK-12 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Aiken, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Lloyd-kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824
Gr: 3-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Aiken, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Aiken, SC include Silver Bluff High School, South Aiken High School and Aiken High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aiken?
5 public high schools are located in Aiken.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken?
Aiken public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Aiken are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Aiken include: South Aiken High School vs. Aiken High School, Aiken High School vs. South Aiken High School, Silver Bluff High School vs. South Aiken High School