Jackson’s public schools outscore 62% of South Carolina districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Jackson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Jackson’s districts is 34%, below the South Carolina average (41%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Jackson’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 147 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Jackson’s, its schools beat 67%, higher than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 52% and 41% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,241 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
21 elementary schools, then one middle and eight high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Jackson’s grade
B: better than 62% of South Carolina school districts. Graduation is above the South Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jackson, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Jackson
Jackson STEM Middle
Grades 6–8 · 302 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Jackson
Jackson STEM Middle
Grades 6–8 · 302 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Jackson
Jackson STEM Middle
Grades 6–8 · 302 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Jackson’s public schools are run by Aiken County School District, which also serves Aiken, Burnettown, Monetta and New Ellenton and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Jackson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Jackson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | B | Aiken County |
Every school in Jackson
30 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Jackson’s schools
Are Jackson’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of South Carolina: the public schools Jackson children attend outscore 62% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Jackson in?
Aiken County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 22,916 students in 40 schools (2024–25).
Where do Jackson kids go to high school?
One of 8 high schools, depending on your address: North Augusta High, Midland Valley High, South Aiken High, Aiken High, Silver Bluff High, Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High, Wagener-Salley High and Aiken Scholars Academy.
What is Jackson’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Aiken County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Jackson spend per student?
$13,241 in Aiken County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Jackson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Jackson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.