Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Wagener-salley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wagener-salley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wagener-salley High School's student population of 245 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wagener-salley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagener-salley High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#606 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
39%
31%
White
42%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Aiken 01 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagener-salley High School's ranking?
Wagener-salley High School is ranked #606 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Wagener-salley High School often compared to?
Wagener-salley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School, Aiken High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wagener-salley High School?
The graduation rate of Wagener-salley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wagener-salley High School?
245 students attend Wagener-salley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Wagener-salley High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wagener-salley High School?
Wagener-salley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wagener-salley High School offer ?
Wagener-salley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wagener-salley High School part of?
Wagener-salley High School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
WAGENER-SALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. One of the most..interesting schools to be seen. From building robots and riding tractors to Throwing gang signs and busting caps. Wagenr-salley hgih school has evrything! Great students and some iresponsible teachers but not many. There's the drama club, robotics, academic, FFA, FCCLA, SODA, and much much more. Band, Football, softball, baseball.. Many parents are involved as well, working with the footbal team, and school spirit! The teachers tech very weel as well. With the exception of some minor problems..
2 10/10/2025
They moved principal Keating to this school because he had so many problems at his last school.
2 10/10/2025
Teachers are OK, but they transferred Principal Keating her from another school because he had so many complaints and some serious problems. There are alot of very bad rumors floating around about him, and none of them good. This seems to be the school where the district sticks all of their problem administrators and teachers.
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