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Aiken 01

South Carolina · Public School District
40
Schools
23,181
Students
$14,610
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
70.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
91.1%
Graduation Rate
+4.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Aiken 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 23,181 students across 40 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,610 is near the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (40)
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aiken County Career Center10–120
Aiken High09–121,195
Aiken Scholars Academy09–12182
Midland Valley High09–121,477
North Augusta High09–121,719
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High06–12469
Silver Bluff High09–12708
South Aiken High09–121,356
Wagener-Sally High09–12265
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,610Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
39%
State
45.4%
Local (property tax)
39.3%
Federal
15.3%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
40
Schools
23,181
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.1%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.1% graduation rate — 4.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 40 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aiken 01?
Aiken 01 has 40 public schools, serving a total of 23,181 students.
What is the graduation rate for Aiken 01?
The graduation rate is 91.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Aiken 01 spend per student?
Aiken 01 spends $14,610 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Aiken 01?
70% of students in Aiken 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Aiken 01?
No, Aiken 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Aiken 01 serve?
Aiken 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Aiken 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Aiken 01 is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.