For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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