2023 Best Schools in Aiken County

• Aiken, SC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  12 reviews

Senior: I switched from public middle school to private school for the 8th grade. I was only planning on staying at Mead Hall to finish out middle school but I loved it so much that I wanted to stay for high school. The small classroom size has allowed me to become really close with some of my teachers. The small grade size allows for closer friendships. Our college counselor has been amazing in preparing me for college next year. Over my four years in high school, she had come to me about better preparing me for college. The food is amazing. Our lunch ladies are the sweetest people and they know you by name. The food is homecooked meals that are absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend this school for anyone who is considering switching to private!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Students 311

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  266 reviews

Alum: Amazing faculty and staff! They make sure the students understand what is being taught to them! I enjoyed every minute of my time at North Augusta High School. Some of the teachers have kept in contact with me, and they ask me how my college career is going! North Augusta High School will always have a special place in my heart.... Read 266 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,573

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• South Carolina Public Charter School District, SC•

• 5-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: My experience at Tall Pines Stem Academy has been a great experience. Tall Pines is a charter school in Aiken County. All students are accepted through a lottery. I enjoy that this school has outdoor learning experiences and is smaller than an average middle school. This school also includes 5th-8th graders which expands the age range here. An interesting experience that I have gone through is our "Packs". These are randomized teams that group students of all grades. Each team has a different name and all names are different types of trees. Due to having PE every day, my classmates and I stay fit while enjoying the variety of activities. The activity I enjoyed the most is pickle ball. In the mornings we stand on the basketball court till 8:00 then do the pledges. I would change that we would go inside in the mornings instead of waiting outside in the cold. I would also like for my school to dismiss from inside the building instead of waiting outside in the cold/heat like the mornings.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 282

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: The teachers are well trained in handling kids coming from different culture & country special mention to Ms. Mc Ilvoy (and alternate teacher). Her loving ways make the kids feel comfortable. The lessons she gives them are not very easy but since the directions are very clear students as well as parents can follow. My kid was able to read in her kindergarten year. Their resources are excellent. They finds ways to teach the kids. The programs they use like ESOL helps kids whose first language is Not English to adjust to it.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 662

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 655

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Belvedere was a great school with great teachers.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 603

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 644

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.36 out of 5  320 reviews

Senior: Overall, I enjoyed my time at South Aiken. I believe that I will go into college prepared. The counselors are wonderful and there are a lot of great teachers. Administration is great as well. I believe that the school culture is kind of low. It seems that lower than 1/3 of the students have any school spirit, so not many people participate in activities, which I feel that there needs to be more of. I feel that there may need to be more incentive to participate in the activities. Also, when there are fights, our hour of lunch gets divided into halves and we get split up from our friends. While I’m glad that there is disciplinary action being taken, I do not really appreciate that it gets taken away from everyone rather than the people who were involved in the fight or who were misbehaving. There are so many students that go to South Aiken who have never been in a fight and who behave, but they have to reap the consequences instead. But other than that, I enjoyed being at South Aiken.... Read 320 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,348

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Aiken, SC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  24 reviews

Junior: I've been here since freshman year. Our school is very religious, you can see that from the name. The high schoolers and the middle schoolers go to Chapel on Wednesdays. We are required to dress up in a school shirt or dress like we are in church. The academics here are amazing and it has really helped me get far. I must admit when I first got here, I felt scared and out of place because I knew nothing about the Bible, and quite frankly I wasn't even a Christian! But as I got used to the atmosphere, I realized the loving environment here at our school. I've made very good friends here the teachers are so supportive and so nice. You can feel the love from everyone. In sports, you'll always have amazing coaches. I'm in Air Rifle, and I just started Basketball and plan to start Softball soon. Every coach has been so nice and will help pick you up when you fall and are willing to work with you wherever needed. They've helped me succeed in my sports as well.... Read 24 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 225

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 749

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 608

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 614

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.8 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: Coursework is challenging, but the academy provides plenty of resources and support. First two years are high school AP and Honors classes exclusively, next 2 are fully dual enrolled at USCA, received high school and college credit for those classes. Large involvement in community, learning, and USCA. Student body is incredible. 50 students are selected from the district, and the selection is very competitive, but also worth it. The school provides resources for applying to college, and many students are also eligible for USCA awards and Honors Societies. The school also provides many opportunities to connect with other classes within the school and provides many opportunities for clubs, which are sometimes student lead.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 135

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 689

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 548

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  251 reviews

Senior: I have enjoyed my years at Aiken High. My teachers have been really good and taught me to always try my best. The guidance counselors are very helpful and are eager to assist. I have had many opportunities to excel in academics as well as sports. I have played baseball for Aiken High and it has taught me leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork and accountability. My only recommendation to make the school better would be to hold students more accountable for disruptive behavior. This may be more of a district issue, but I believe that some students have violated school policy multiple times but are still allowed to be at school. Overall, Aiken High is a great school.... Read 251 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,244

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Junior: The neighborhood around the school led to safety hazards when I went. We went on actual lockdowns frequently. There were shootings across the street from the school in the park. There was a hole in the fence that surrounded the field. The food didn't taste very good either. The teachers were the best that I have had though and I have been to seven different schools over my eleven years of school and Kindergarten. The academics challenged me. I took high school classes in eighth grade and they were for honors credits. The school culture was interesting and there were activities to go to at least three times a week either before or after school.... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Students 597

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• North Augusta, SC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: I enjoy the Christian atmosphere which provides a safe environment for those who wish to attend a private school. The teachers are very kind and will go the extra mile to give help with anything you need. There are also various athletics to participate in such as basketball, baseball, and volleyball. I had a great experience at Victory Christian School and there are no limits of what can be accomplished there.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B

• Students 87

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 374

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 633

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 598

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 6-8

• grade B

• Students 280

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 454

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 309

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 327

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1