- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Augusta, SC
North Augusta High
Federal NCES profile for North Augusta High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450072000055
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Augusta High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in North Augusta · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Augusta High has class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Augusta High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in North Augusta, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
North Augusta High held near 1,697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 450072000055 · North Augusta, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,645 enr · 17.3:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Midland Valley High (1,558 students)
North Augusta High held near 1,697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Augusta High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- Byrd Elementar
Byrd Elementary
708 students
What this shows North Augusta High reports 1,645 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Augusta High compares
North Augusta 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 46% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,645 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,645
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
460
in-school suspensions + 246 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, North Augusta High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 North Augusta High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byrd Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Augusta High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 North Augusta
1 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 (~1,645 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Augusta High
How many students attend North Augusta High?
North Augusta High has 1,645 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Augusta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,719 (2022-23) → 1,697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Augusta High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Augusta High is 17.3:1, which is 21% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Augusta High?
39.8% of students at North Augusta High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Augusta High?
The largest demographic group at North Augusta High is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in North Augusta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Augusta High?
North Augusta High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 North Augusta High rank among public schools in North Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, North Augusta High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in North Augusta, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides North Augusta High, Aiken 01 also operates Midland Valley High (1,558 students), South Aiken High (1,349 students), and Aiken High (1,097 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.