Enrollment
1,645
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450072000055
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Augusta High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Augusta High
North Augusta High is a large high school in North Augusta, South Carolina, enrolling 1,645 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of South Carolina schools and 21% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,645 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aiken 01 spends $11,604 per pupil, 20% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 706 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,645 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among North Augusta's high schools, it stands alongside Fox Creek High (672 students): North Augusta High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 15.6:1).
Aiken 01 also operates Midland Valley High (1,558 students) and South Aiken High (1,349 students) alongside North Augusta High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Augusta High compares
North Augusta High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aiken 01, which includes North Augusta High.
$11,604
Per student
-20%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.4%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Augusta High a good school?
North Augusta High earns 52/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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