- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aiken, SC
Silver Bluff High
Federal NCES profile for Silver Bluff High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450072001323
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Bluff High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Aiken · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Bluff High has class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Bluff High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Aiken, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072001323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Silver Bluff High grew from 708 students in 2022-23 to 789 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 450072001323 · Aiken, SC High · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 18:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Silver Bluff High grew from 708 students in 2022-23 to 789 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Silver Bluff 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
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- This school
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- Byrd Elementar
Byrd Elementary
708 students
What this shows Silver Bluff High reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Bluff High compares
Silver Bluff High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▼ 16% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Silver Bluff High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Silver Bluff High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byrd Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Bluff 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
- 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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Bluff High
How many students attend Silver Bluff High?
Silver Bluff High has 756 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aiken, SC. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), up 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Bluff High?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Bluff High is 18:1, which is 26% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Bluff High?
62.1% of students at Silver Bluff High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Bluff High?
The largest demographic group at Silver Bluff High is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Aiken, 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 Silver Bluff High?
Silver Bluff High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Silver Bluff High rank among high schools in Aiken?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Bluff High ranks #3 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 Silver Bluff 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.