How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jackson STEM Magnet | South Aiken High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, SC | Aiken, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 302 | 1,349 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 38.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jackson STEM Magnet | South Aiken High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.7% | 48.8% |
| African American | 38.4% | 30.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 7.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jackson STEM Magnet | South Aiken High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 302:1 | 269.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.4% | 40.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 117 | 222 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.