North Augusta High School is a four-year public high school located in North Augusta, South Carolina. It is a part of the Aiken County Public School District. Approximately 1,500 students attend the school.[2] The school offers over thirty student organizations. North Augusta is an AP Magnet School and is partnered with the National Math and Science Initiative to provide various programs, resources, and help to students enrolled in AP courses at the school.
| North Augusta High School | |
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 Logo of North Augusta High School featuring the school's mascot. | |
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2000 Knobcone Avenue , , 29841 United States | |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Crescat Scientia, Animis Opibusque Parati (Let knowledge grow, prepared in mind and resources) |
| Established | 1910 |
School district | Aiken County Public School District |
| CEEB code | 411520 |
NCES School ID | 450072000055 |
Principal | Casey Rogers |
Teaching staff | 90.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,697 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 18.86[1] |
Campus size | 50 acres (200,000 m2) |
Campus type | Suburban |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Mascot | Yellow Jacket |
| Yearbook | Sandspurs |
| Website | www |
Athletics
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North Augusta High School's mascot is the Yellow Jacket. They compete in SCHSL Region 5-4A. The school fields over twenty-five varsity and junior varsity teams. North Augusta High is also home to sporting leagues such as football, baseball, softball, cross country, track and field, basketball, tennis, golf, wrestling, swim team, and soccer.[3][4]
State championships
editRenovation and New Construction
editIn 2014, a multi-phase renovation project began at the school to update existing facilities, which were built in the late 1960s, and to construct new buildings. In January 2015, "Phase 1" was completed when the new 45,000 square foot Math and Science building was finished. "Phase 2A" was completed in November 2015 with the completion of 125,000 square foot building containing classrooms, the "Freshman Academy", a new media center, and a dining room.[12] "Phase 2B" added a new wing for English, Math, Foreign Language, and Social Study classrooms and was completed in October 2019. The final phase, "Phase 3" included a new "arena style" basketball gymnasium, choral/band/orchestral rooms, and a new band field and was completed in Spring 2021.[13][14][15] Until 2026, the only pre-2014 school building that remained was the auditorium.[16]
In 2024, ground was broken to construct the "Athletic Complex," which includes baseball and softball fields as well as an additional paved parking lot.[17][18] The complex was later renamed to "Jacket Park," with construction completed in February 2026.[19]
North Augusta High School is undergoing a new project to modernize the existing auditorium with the goal to expand the facility by increasing seating capacity, enlarging the stage and lobby areas, and creating a more open entrance. It will also improve accessibility, add updated restrooms, and support spaces (like dressing rooms, storage, and a scene shop). The budget for the new project is estimated to be around $11,000 and will be funded by 2014 1% funds. The project is active and is estimated to be completed in 2027.[20]
Notable alumni
edit- Matt Hazel, NFL wide receiver[21]
- Craig Baynham, NFL halfback[22]
- Charley Britt, NFL defensive back[23] and actor[24]
- Matt Campbell, NFL offensive lineman[25]
- Tyler Colvin, Major League Baseball player[26]
- Drew Stevens, college football placekicker[27]
- Fred Vinson, NFL defensive back[28]
- Charlie Waters, NFL player and coach[29]
- Scott Brown, PGA Tour winner[30]
- Skilyr Hicks (singer), America's Got Talent contestant[31]
- Seph Stanek, Broadway actor and singer; appeared on Broadway and television, including frequent collaborations with Kristin Chenoweth.[32]
References
edit- 1 2 3 "North Augusta High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for North Augusta High". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ↑ "Athletics". North Augusta High School. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ↑ "North Augusta (North Augusta, SC) Teams". High School On SI. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ↑ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Baseball
- ↑ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Basketball - Girls
- ↑ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Football
- ↑ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Golf - Boys
- ↑ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Softball
- ↑ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Track - Boys
- ↑ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Volleyball
- ↑ Folker, James (November 22, 2017). "North Augusta High School shows off new addition". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ Wood, Larry (January 28, 2019). "North Augusta High to get arena-style gym; Aiken High's Taylor gym to be renovated". Post and Courier. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ Martin, Jenna (August 4, 2014). "Work progressing on new North Augusta High School". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Follow Your Penny / North Augusta High". ACPSD. Archived from the original on February 22, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ Payne, Kennedy (July 12, 2025). "5 schools in Aiken County receiving needed upgrades". WRDW. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ "New images of North Augusta Athletics Complex shown at board meeting". WRDW. April 23, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ "North Augusta High School breaks ground on baseball, softball fields". WRDW. February 23, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ "North Augusta High School opens new Jacket Park athletic complex". WRDW. February 13, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ "North Augusta High School New Audidtorium Project" (PDF). April 24, 2026.
- ↑ Matt Hazel Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ Craig Baynham Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ Charley Britt Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ Charley Britt - IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ Matt Campbell Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ Tyler Colvin Stats. Baseball-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ Cheney, Will (July 7, 2021). "Here's what Iowa football is getting in class of 2022 North Augusta kicker Drew Stevens". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ↑ Fred Vinson Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ Charlie Waters Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Scott Brown - Men's Golf". University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ Dicks, Nikasha (July 23, 2013). "Teen on a musical journey". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Seph Stanek and Kristin Chenoweth attend the 73rd Annual Tony Awards". Getty Images. Retrieved April 28, 2025.