Summary:
The 29851 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Jefferson Elementary and Warrenville Elementary) and 1 middle school (Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle). These schools serve a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the three schools, Warrenville Elementary stands out as the top performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the other schools. In 2024-2025, 64.4% of 3rd graders at Warrenville Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, and 57.6% were proficient or better in Math, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle has lower overall academic performance, but excels in Algebra 1, with 97.06% of students proficient or better on the end-of-course exam in 2023-2024.
Despite the differences in academic performance, all three schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 22.5% and varying per-student spending levels, ranging from $10,353 at Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle to $13,401 at Warrenville Elementary. Addressing these issues and understanding the root causes of the disparities in student outcomes could be crucial for improving educational opportunities in the Aiken 01 district.
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