A town of 25,653. Public schools that outperform most of South Carolina.
The 3 things North Augusta does most differently from other towns.
21,348 people in 2010; 25,653 today.
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The public schools North Augusta’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of South Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Hill Elementary | PK–5 | 706 | B+ |
| Mossy Creek Elementary | PK–5 | 700 | B− |
| North Augusta Elementary | PK–5 | 610 | B |
| First Baptist Church Weekday Education Private | PK–K | 360 | |
| Our Lady of Peace School Private | PK–8 | 185 | |
| Grace Child Development Center Private | PK–K | 163 |
The typical North Augusta home is worth about $281,000, up 2.7% in a year, 8% below the South Carolina typical home.
20 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverview Park | 1.1 mi | 75 |
| 2. Brick Pond Park | 0.8 mi | 42 |
| 3. Living History Park | 0.6 mi | 8 |
North Augusta beats the South Carolina average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | North Augusta | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.7% | 17.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 8.9% |
Most working residents leave North Augusta for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Aiken (7%), Martinez (3%) and Columbia (2%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
North Augusta has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
North Augusta's reported crime rate is below South Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 39 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 6 places on the National Register.
6 places in North Augusta on the National Register of Historic Places.
8 notable people were born in North Augusta.
City in South Carolina, United States
North Augusta is a city in Aiken and Edgefield counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, on the north bank of the Savannah River. It lies directly across the river, and state border, from Augusta, Georgia. The population was 24,379 at the 2020 census, making it the 21st-most populous city in South Carolina. The city is included in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and is part of the Augusta, Georgia, metropolitan area.
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3 towns share a border with North Augusta.
