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Aiken Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 650 students in Aiken, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private high schools in Aiken, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Aiken Private High Schools (2026-27)

Mead Hall Episcopal School Photo
Mead Hall Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
129 Pendleton Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
(2)
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Map of South Aiken Baptist Christian School
South Aiken Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
980 Dougherty Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
(3)
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Aiken, SC Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
650
Students
-27.3% (-244 students) 10-yr
$6,300
Avg. Tuition
+0.8% (+$50) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+2 students) 10-yr
11%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Aiken)
This State (SC)
# Schools
2 Schools
177 Schools
# Students
650 Students
46,813 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025325271253
2024325262245
2023306257247
2022292260257
2021292246249
2020292230235
2019302226242
2018302223238
2017354227246
2016354219241
2015224202220
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% Students of Color
11%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202511%14%32%
202411%13%31%
20239%12%31%
20229%14%30%
20219%13%30%
20209%12%29%
20197%13%29%
20187%13%28%
201710%13%30%
201610%13%30%
201511%14%30%
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0.49
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20250.490.470.61
20240.490.470.60
20230.490.450.60
20220.550.440.58
20210.550.420.57
20200.550.390.57
20190.530.390.56
20180.530.390.55
20170.530.350.54
20160.530.340.54
20150.500.340.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
166 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
749 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20253%2%5%
20243%2%6%
20233%2%6%
20222%2%5%
20212%2%5%
20202%2%5%
20191%2%5%
20181%3%5%
20172%1%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
15 Students
1,177 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%8%
20201%2%8%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
26 Students
2,276 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20254%5%8%
20244%5%8%
20232%5%8%
20222%5%8%
20212%5%8%
20202%6%8%
20192%6%8%
20182%6%8%
20173%6%8%
20163%6%8%
20153%6%9%
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# White Students
437 Students
31,989 Students
% White Students
67%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202567%69%59%
202467%70%60%
202367%72%60%
202249%73%62%
202149%74%63%
202049%77%64%
201954%77%64%
201854%77%65%
201758%80%66%
201658%80%66%
201565%80%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
21 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
155 Students
9,682 Students
% of Others Students
24%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202524%21%17%
202424%20%15%
202327%19%16%
202246%18%16%
202146%17%15%
202046%13%14%
201943%14%14%
201843%13%13%
201736%12%14%
201636%11%13%
201528%11%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
75 Teachers
4,533 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20259:111:110:1
20249:111:110:1
20238:110:110:1
20228:110:110:1
20218:110:110:1
20208:110:110:1
20198:110:110:1
20188:110:110:1
20178:110:110:1
20168:110:110:1
201510:110:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202565%51%57%
202465%51%57%
202365%50%57%
202235%50%56%
202135%51%56%
202035%50%56%
201935%51%55%
201835%50%55%
201735%51%55%
201635%51%54%
201528%49%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025141414
2024141414
2023141414
2022121314
2021121314
2020121314
2019121314
2018121314
2017121314
2016121314
2015121314
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202571213
202471112
202371112
202291012
202191012
20209912
20199911
20189911
20179911
201671011
201531010
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Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1173

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025130011721233
2024130011771231
2023130011721229
2022130011751230
2021130011701230
2020130011591227
2019130011601226
2018130011651226
2017130011741233
2015107911981265
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025272426
2024272426
2023272426
2022272426
2021272426
2020272426
2019272425
2018272425
2017272425
2016262425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,300
$9,591

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$6,300$10,368$17,997
2024$6,300$8,448$17,011
2023$6,300$8,271$16,191
2022$5,600$7,698$15,821
2021$5,600$7,211$15,331
2020$5,600$6,950$15,046
2019$5,600$7,031$14,791
2018$5,600$6,700$14,527
2017$5,600$6,585$14,161
2016$7,000$7,933$13,713
2015$6,250$7,425$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
5%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20255%29%38%
20245%29%37%
20235%28%36%
20225%29%36%
20215%29%36%
20205%26%35%
20195%25%34%
20185%24%33%
20175%24%32%
20165%20%31%
20155%24%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearAiken, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202593%89%79%
202490%88%81%
202390%88%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Aiken, SC?
The top ranked private high schools in Aiken, SC include Mead Hall Episcopal School and South Aiken Baptist Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Aiken?
2 private high schools are located in Aiken.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Aiken?
100% of private high schools in Aiken are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Baptist).

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