Aiken County Public School District

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Aiken County Public School District (ACPSD), also known as Consolidated School District of Aiken County,Aiken County School District or Aiken County Public Schools is a school district headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina.

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It is the only school district covering sections of Aiken County, and it covers the majority of the county. [1] Additionally, it covers portions of Saluda County, where it includes that county's portion of Monetta, as well as Ridge Spring and Ward. [2]

The remaining portion of Aiken County is not in any school district. [1] The 2010 U.S. Census stated that this portion was in "School District Not Defined". [3] That undefined portion corresponds with the Savannah River Site. [4]

History

In 2019 the district's population was increasing. [5] In 2018 the district held a referendum to enact a bond to build new schools, and the referendum was approved. [6] As a result, the district planned to build and/or renovate 15 schools. [5]

King Laurence was superintendent until the end of the 2023–2024 school year. [7] Laurence had retired from his career. Corey Murphy became the new superintendent starting the 2024–2025 school year. [8] The handover occurred on July 1, 2024. [9]

Schools

Middle and high schools

High schools

Middle schools

Elemenetary schools

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References

  1. 1 2 "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Aiken County, SC" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved 2024-10-25. - Text list
  2. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Saluda County, SC" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved 2024-10-25. - Text list
  3. ↑ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Aiken County, SC" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved 2024-10-25. - Text list - The 2020 census shows the same boundary, but does not state "School District Not Defined".
  4. ↑ "General Highway System Aiken County South Carolina" (PDF). South Carolina Department of Transportation. July 2023. Retrieved 2024-10-25. - Compare to the school district map.
  5. 1 2 Heiberger, Sydney (2019-08-19). "Aiken County Schools are prepared for growth due to bond referendum passing". WRDW-TV . Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  6. ↑ Folker, James (2018-05-08). "Aiken County school bond issue passes". Augusta Chronicle . Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  7. ↑ Smith, Bria (2024-06-25). "King Laurence sharing words on his exit as Aiken County School District Superintendent". WJBF . Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  8. ↑ Weeks, Erin (2024-02-12). "Corey Murphy named superintendent of Aiken County Public School District". Post and Courier . Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  9. ↑ Legoas, Miguel (2024-02-13). "Aiken County Schools' chief of operations, student services named as next superintendent". Augusta Chronicle . Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  10. ↑ Legoas, Miguel (2024-02-08). "'It's absolutely wonderful': New North Augusta middle school celebrated by community". Augusta Chronicle . Retrieved 2024-10-25.
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