North Augusta Middle

Set in North Augusta, South Carolina, North Augusta Middle is an intimate 6-8 campus, run under Aiken 01. It caters to 492 students across grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 622 students per school, that is 21% smaller than typical.

North Augusta Middle is one of 40 schools operated by Aiken 01, a district that instructs 22,916 students overall.

Demographically, North Augusta Middle reports that the largest single group is White at 43%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 28% Black, 21% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. By comparison, Aiken County as a whole is about 65% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, North Augusta Middle has 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.3:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Aiken County indicate median household income runs about $70,609, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Across Aiken County's 42 public schools (combined enrollment of about 24,280 students), North Augusta Middle is one campus in the mix.

North Augusta Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.9 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. North Augusta Middle's enrollment has declined 18% since 2018, when it stood at 603 (now 492). Hispanic enrollment moved from 14% to 21% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 17.2:1 in 2018 to 18.3:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.