- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aiken, SC
Aiken High
Federal NCES profile for Aiken High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450072000046
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aiken High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Aiken · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aiken High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Aiken, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Aiken High held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 450072000046 · Aiken, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,097 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Aiken High held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Aiken High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- This school
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- Byrd Elementar
Byrd Elementary
708 students
What this shows Aiken High reports 1,097 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aiken High compares
Aiken High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,097
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
260
in-school suspensions + 304 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.7%
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Aiken High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aiken High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byrd Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aiken High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Aiken
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,097 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aiken High
How many students attend Aiken High?
Aiken High has 1,097 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aiken, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,195 (2022-23) → 1,254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiken High?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiken High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aiken High?
100.0% of students at Aiken High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aiken High?
The largest demographic group at Aiken High is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in Aiken, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aiken High?
Aiken High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aiken High rank among high schools in Aiken?
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Aiken, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aiken on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides Aiken High, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.