For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,506 students in 29803, SC (there are , serving 396 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 29803, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29803, SC are Silver Bluff High School, South Aiken High School and Chukker Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29803 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29803, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29803, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Bluff High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Desoto Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 652-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
South Aiken High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,305 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Chukker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1830 Chukker Creek Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2474
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Millbrook Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2580
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2050 Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2740
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Redcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22 Double Springs Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 827-3350
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 827-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
M. B. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
274 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2470
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Horse Creek Academy
Charter School
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 646-3506
Gr: PK-12 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29803, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29803, SC include Silver Bluff High School, South Aiken High School and Chukker Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29803?
8 public schools are located in 29803.
What percentage of students in 29803 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 29803 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29803?
29803 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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