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School Comparison

South Aiken High
vs.
Aiken Scholars Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

South Aiken High
Aiken Scholars Academy
  • South Aiken High reported a higher ap enrollment than Aiken Scholars Academy (700 vs. 134).
  • South Aiken High reported a higher chronically absent students than Aiken Scholars Academy (412 vs. 9).
  • South Aiken High reported a higher gifted & talented than Aiken Scholars Academy (369 vs. 79).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

South Aiken High reported a higher chronically absent students than Aiken Scholars Academy (412 vs. 9).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

South Aiken High reported a higher ap enrollment than Aiken Scholars Academy (700 vs. 134).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

South Aiken High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Aiken Scholars Academy (187 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

South Aiken High reported a higher students per counselor than Aiken Scholars Academy (266.2:1 vs. 170:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

7 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at South Aiken High

2 metrics were reported by South Aiken High. Comparable data for Aiken Scholars Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
92%
Graduating cohort
341

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
South Aiken High
$11,966.61
Aiken Scholars Academy
$11,966.61
Local revenue share
South Aiken High
45.4%
Aiken Scholars Academy
45.4%
State revenue share
South Aiken High
42.4%
Aiken Scholars Academy
42.4%
Federal revenue share
South Aiken High
12.3%
Aiken Scholars Academy
12.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South Aiken High
30.4%
Aiken Scholars Academy
30.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Aiken County
$67,940
Aiken County
$67,940
Poverty rate
Aiken County
13.9%
Aiken County
13.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Aiken County
31.1%
Aiken County
31.1%
Unemployment rate
Aiken County
4.2%
Aiken County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.