B
Good
75/100

Aiken High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 65% · Math 56% proficient · 48th percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
A
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
1,254
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%48/100reading 43rd percentile, math 52nd percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%84/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+16 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency56% (+9 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+9 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%77%reading -4 pts, math +15 pts58th percentile (list)
Black62%42%reading +6 pts, math +0 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income57%47%reading -3 pts, math +1 pts39th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 449 Rutland Drive
City Aiken
ZIP Code 29801
District 4500720
NCES School ID 450072000046
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29801

Understanding the community around Aiken High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,973
Per Capita Income $30,121
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,900
Median Rent $1,060
Owner-Occupied 63.3%
Renter-Occupied 36.7%
View full data for ZIP 29801 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Aiken High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 44.4%
White 41.2%
Hispanic/Latino 10.0%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,254
Teachers (FTE) 76.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Aiken High?
Aiken High has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Aiken High?
Aiken High has 1,254 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Aiken High serve?
Aiken High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Aiken High receive per student?
Aiken High receives $14,610 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Aiken High in 29801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$218,768
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,620
1-Year Change
+7.3%
% Renters
36.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026