For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,185 students in 29801, SC (there are , serving 1,126 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 29801, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29801, SC are Aiken High School, East Aiken School Of The Arts and Oakwood-windsor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29801 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29801, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29801, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aiken High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
East Aiken School Of The Arts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Old Wagener Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Oakwood-windsor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Charleston Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
J. D. Lever Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Columbia Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Aiken Intermediate
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Gr: 6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
North Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Schofield Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
29801, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29801, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29801, SC include Aiken High School, East Aiken School Of The Arts and Oakwood-windsor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29801?
8 public schools are located in 29801.
What percentage of students in 29801 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 29801 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29801?
29801 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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