The latest update of U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools national rankings has been released, showcasing schools’ 2024 stats. These rankings highlight schools with students who excelled in state assessments for science, math, and reading, along with strong performances from underserved students, college readiness, curriculum breadth, and high graduation rates.
In the Augusta area, several public schools stood out in their respective districts and even at the state or national level. In Columbia County, Greenbrier High School (No. 51 in Georgia) and Lakeside High School (No. 81 in Georgia) received recognition. Grovetown High School, Evans High School, and Harlem High School were also among the best in the county.
In Aiken County, schools like Aiken Scholars Academy (No. 2 in South Carolina and No. 28 in the U.S.), North Augusta High School (No. 47 in South Carolina), South Aiken High School (No. 56 in South Carolina), and Silver Bluff High School (No. 76 in South Carolina) were top performers. Aiken High School also earned recognition for its achievements.