Public schools in North Augusta, SC
10 open public schools with an address in North Augusta, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,057
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of North Augusta public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in North Augusta, SC: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,057 students, an average of 706 per school. The largest campus is North Augusta High (1,645 students), and the largest elementary school is Merriwether Elementary (760).
Aiken 01 operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one North Augusta campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving North Augusta
Elementary schools in North Augusta
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Hill Elementary Aiken 01 | PK–05 | 706 | 15:1 | |
| Merriwether Elementary Edgefield 01 | PK–05 | 760 | 14.1:1 | |
| Mossy Creek Elementary Aiken 01 | PK–05 | 700 | 14.9:1 | |
| North Augusta Elementary Aiken 01 | PK–05 | 610 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in North Augusta
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Springs Middle Aiken 01 | 06–08 | 534 | 19.1:1 | |
| Merriwether Middle Edgefield 01 | 06–08 | 365 | 14.6:1 | |
| North Augusta Middle Aiken 01 | 06–08 | 492 | 18.3:1 | |
| Paul Knox Middle Aiken 01 | 06–08 | 573 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in North Augusta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Creek High SC Public Charter School District · Charter | 09–12 | 672 | 15.8:1 | |
| North Augusta High Aiken 01 | 09–12 | 1,645 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.7%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black25.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 North Augusta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,057 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Augusta
How many public schools are in North Augusta, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in North Augusta: 4 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,057 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Augusta?
Schools with an address in North Augusta belong to 3 education agencies, led by Aiken 01 (7 schools), Edgefield 01 (2 schools), SC Public Charter School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in North Augusta?
North Augusta High reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Augusta, with 1,645 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Augusta?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in North Augusta are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Fox Creek High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Augusta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Augusta public schools is 15.4:1, higher than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North Augusta guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities