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Paul Knox Middle School

1804 Wells Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 683 students in grades 6-8, Paul Knox Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Paul Knox Middle School's student population of 683 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Paul Knox Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Knox Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#721 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paul Knox Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Paul Knox Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Paul Knox Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul Knox Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paul Knox Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Knox Middle School's ranking?
Paul Knox Middle School is ranked #721 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Paul Knox Middle School often compared to?
Paul Knox Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Augusta Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Paul Knox Middle School?
683 students attend Paul Knox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Paul Knox Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Knox Middle School?
Paul Knox Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Knox Middle School offer ?
Paul Knox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Knox Middle School part of?
Paul Knox Middle School is part of Aiken 01 School District.

School Reviews
5   9/6/2013
It's an amazing school I love it so much. We actually get iPads this yr. The teachers r amazing. In my opinion the best school in Aiken county
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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