Paul Knox Middle

683 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Paul Knox Middle School, located in North Augusta, South Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Aiken County Public School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and personal development. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while emphasizing the importance of community and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Paul Knox Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of programs, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs. The school prides itself on a culture of support, utilizing dedicated faculty and staff to help adolescents navigate the social and intellectual challenges of middle school. By maintaining active communication with parents and the surrounding North Augusta community, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

683

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul Knox Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	85
Black	190
Asian	3
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	1

White
358 (52.4 %)
Black
190 (27.8 %)
Hispanic
85 (12.4 %)
Two or More
46 (6.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aiken 01
Phone:	(803)442-6300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 218

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 224

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paul Knox Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	218
Grade 7	241
Grade 8	224

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paul Knox Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	47.6%
Male	358	52.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th