For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,185 students in 29801, SC (there are , serving 1,088 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 29801, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29801, SC are Aiken High School, East Aiken School Of The Arts and Oakwood-windsor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29801 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29801, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29801, SC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aiken High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #22.
East Aiken School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Old Wagener Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood-windsor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Charleston Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Aiken Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
J. D. Lever Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Columbia Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
Schofield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
North Aiken Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aiken Scholars Academy
Magnet School
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
29801, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29801, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29801, SC include Aiken High School, East Aiken School Of The Arts and Oakwood-windsor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29801?
8 public schools are located in 29801.
What percentage of students in 29801 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 29801 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29801?
29801 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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