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North Augusta Elementary

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North Augusta Elementary ranks 330 th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

330^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 649 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

North Augusta Elementary in North Augusta, SC, serves approximately 610 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in the Aiken 01 district. The school currently ranks in the 49th percentile statewide, a significant drop from its 76th percentile (4-star) ranking in 2018-2019, though it has shown slight improvement from last year's 34th percentile.

The most concerning trend at North Augusta Elementary is chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 4.6% in 2020-2021 to 24.6% in 2024-2025—now above the state average for the first time. This rise closely tracks the school's academic decline, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency trails state averages by 5-10 percentage points across all grade levels. For example, 3rd grade math proficiency was 50.4% in the most recent testing year, compared to the state average of 59.2%. The school also struggles with 5th grade ELA, where only 53.8% of students are proficient versus the state average of 63.6%. However, there are bright spots: 4th grade science proficiency (52.9%) now exceeds both district and state averages, and the school has shown dramatic improvement in serving historically underserved student groups, with African American student performance jumping from the 8th to 37th percentile in a single year.

Compared to nearby schools, North Augusta Elementary sits in the middle of the pack. Hammond Hill Elementary, just 1.59 miles away, ranks in the 92nd percentile with 80-85% ELA proficiency, while Belvedere Elementary (2.85 miles away) ranks in the 69th percentile. North Augusta Elementary's ELA proficiency ranges from 54-67% across grades. The school spends $12,031 per student—more than several better-performing neighbors like Byrd Elementary ($11,143) and Graniteville Elementary ($10,525)—suggesting resource allocation could be optimized. The student population has also shifted significantly, with free/reduced lunch eligibility jumping from 33.91% to 57.98% in recent years. Despite these challenges, the most recent data shows positive momentum across multiple metrics, suggesting recent interventions may be taking effect.

610

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,031

Per pupil spending ?

58%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 East Spring Grove Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841

(803) 442-6280

District: Aiken 01

Students who attend North Augusta Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North Augusta Middle
High:	North Augusta High

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.2%

African American:

35.6%

Hispanic:

15.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 49th percentile in 2016 → 49th in 2026

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

South Carolina avg58%

330^th of 649

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 21Elementary Schools in the Aiken 01

37^th of 75Aiken 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	47.0	330 of 649	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.1	425 of 640	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.1	393 of 638	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.6	320 of 644	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.1	266 of 625	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	253 of 622	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.9	154 of 643	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	67.1	188 of 624	69.9%	★★★★☆
2017	66.2	195 of 639	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.5	317 of 619	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.7	230 of 638	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.9	194 of 630	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.0	206 of 599	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.9	219 of 594	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.7	303 of 597	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.6	248 of 589	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.2	235 of 580	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.6	215 of 577	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.6	254 of 566	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.4	189 of 559	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.6	209 of 557	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	71.1	155 of 550	71.8%	★★★★☆
2003	76.2	116 of 542	78.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	38.9	239 of 379	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	17.9	352 of 381	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	18.8	342 of 369	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	36.8	259 of 394	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.0	129 of 393	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.3	48 of 350	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.1	54 of 421	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	63 of 412	84.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	40.0	358 of 589	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.3	418 of 581	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.1	410 of 565	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.8	303 of 580	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.4	216 of 573	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	224 of 554	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.3	191 of 588	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.1	162 of 570	71.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	50.8	60 of 115	47.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	401 of 624	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	17.1	544 of 613	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.3	506 of 599	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.9	460 of 608	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.1	334 of 600	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.2	213 of 580	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.0	109 of 600	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	60.9	222 of 588	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	50.9	279 of 583	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.3	376 of 586	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.6	325 of 568	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.2	300 of 582	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.7	309 of 579	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.8	255 of 561	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.1	122 of 590	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	61.4	220 of 571	61.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	48.0	251 of 454	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.5	310 of 460	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.5	265 of 441	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.2	232 of 463	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.8	205 of 455	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	202 of 439	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.8	138 of 472	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	141 of 457	69.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)52nd percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2022)48th percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)45th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)39th percentile-10 vs school

African American (2026)37th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)36th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Science53%~ state avg

Mathematics46%-7 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, April 20, 2017

North Augusta Elementary is outstanding. Their gifted and talented program is challenging and enriching. The student body is extremely diverse which allows the students to gain an appreciation of many cultures. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)			SC READY Mathematics (2026)			SC READY Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
North Augusta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 East Spring Grove Avenue	North Augusta	29841	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 442-6280	610	43	14.1	58.0%	221 (36.2%)	217 (35.6%)	95 (15.6%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	66 (10.8%)	47	330^th of 649 public elementary schools	49.2%		34.1	425^th of 640 public elementary schools	33.6%	95	66.4	66.7	53.8	50.4	46.7	40.6	52.9	$12,031	$836	$1,068	$1,905	$9,075	$1,051	$10,126
Hammond Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 West Woodlawn Avenue	North Augusta	29841	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 442-6170	706	47	15.0	43.9%	397 (56.2%)	105 (14.9%)	159 (22.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.7%)	89.5	55^th of 649 public elementary schools	91.5%		82.1	103^rd of 640 public elementary schools	83.9%	48	80.0	84.6	81.7	78.3	76.0	73.3	67.3	$12,399	$768	$1,037	$1,805	$9,534	$1,059	$10,593
Belvedere Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Rhomboid Place	Belvedere	29841	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 442-6330	617	44	14.0	58.1%	317 (51.4%)	166 (26.9%)	75 (12.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.9%)	68.2	201^st of 649 public elementary schools	69.0%		76.1	150^th of 640 public elementary schools	76.6%	51	76.1	73.2	83.8	57.9	51.2	57.5	50.0	$12,906	$1,352	$1,065	$2,417	$9,381	$1,108	$10,489
Mossy Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	421 West Five Notch Road	North Augusta	29841	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 442-6090	700	47	14.8	100.0%	275 (39.3%)	222 (31.7%)	126 (18.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	72 (10.3%)	53.9	282^nd of 649 public elementary schools	56.5%		52.1	296^th of 640 public elementary schools	53.8%	14	61.2	72.3	75.9	54.1	41.0	52.7	41.1	$11,821	$1,060	$1,073	$2,133	$8,733	$955	$9,688
Clearwater Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4552 Augusta Road	Clearwater	29822	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 593-7240	338	27	12.3	100.0%	79 (23.4%)	86 (25.4%)	132 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.8%)	23.3	506^th of 649 public elementary schools	22.0%		27.3	471^st of 640 public elementary schools	26.4%	35	59.6	51.0	48.9	46.2	28.0	28.9	30.0	$14,515	$1,326	$1,097	$2,424	$11,050	$1,042	$12,091
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	170 Flint Drive	Warrenville	29851	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 593-7180	572	40	14.3	100.0%	271 (47.4%)	121 (21.2%)	130 (22.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.4%)	16.3	562^nd of 649 public elementary schools	13.4%		23.8	500^th of 640 public elementary schools	21.9%	62	51.7	53.9	41.1	44.8	19.6	23.3	23.5	$12,643	$872	$1,160	$2,032	$9,644	$967	$10,611
Merriwether Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	565 Spring Haven Drive	North Augusta	29860	Edgefield County	Edgefield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 279-9993	760	54	14.0	47.5%	513 (67.5%)	131 (17.2%)	61 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.1%)	60.7	244^th of 649 public elementary schools	62.4%		56	272^nd of 640 public elementary schools	57.5%	28	71.6	70.6	70.1	57.7	64.0	47.8	39.0	$12,365	$923	$644	$1,566	$9,574	$1,224	$10,798
Gloverville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	114 Gloria Rush Circle	Gloverville	29828	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 593-7280	350	28	12.5	100.0%	186 (53.1%)	95 (27.1%)	37 (10.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.6%)	47.9	321^st of 649 public elementary schools	50.5%		60.4	251^st of 640 public elementary schools	60.8%	70	63.6	68.1	51.8	56.3	57.4	46.5	38.3	$16,002	$1,473	$1,134	$2,607	$12,336	$1,060	$13,396
Byrd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 Weldon Way	Graniteville	29829	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 663-4320	708	46	15.3	58.3%	251 (35.5%)	240 (33.9%)	152 (21.5%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.3%)	44	358^th of 649 public elementary schools	44.8%		50.3	307^th of 640 public elementary schools	52.0%	51	70.3	62.2	64.1	64.5	31.9	36.0	31.9	$11,143	$737	$1,128	$1,865	$8,278	$1,000	$9,278
Graniteville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Willis Circle	Graniteville	29829	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 663-9998	417	30	13.9	100.0%	170 (40.8%)	134 (32.1%)	78 (18.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.4%)	46.7	333^rd of 649 public elementary schools	48.7%		35.8	410^th of 640 public elementary schools	35.9%	77	65.0	65.5	60.0	53.3	47.3	40.0	45.4	$10,525	$852	$898	$1,750	$7,777	$997	$8,774

Frequently Asked Questions about North Augusta Elementary

What schools do graduates of North Augusta Elementary attend?

Students who attend North Augusta Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Augusta Middle
High : North Augusta High

What is the racial makeup of North Augusta Elementary?

Students at North Augusta Elementary are 36% White, 36% African American, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend North Augusta Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 610 students attended North Augusta Elementary.

What district is North Augusta Elementary in?

Aiken 01

Is North Augusta Elementary a good school?

North Augusta Elementary ranks 330^th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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