Aiken High School is a four-year

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located in Aiken,

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, United States. It is a part of Aiken County Public School District.

History

Aiken High School was founded in 1888 by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, and named Aiken Institute. In 1935, the name was changed to Aiken High School. In 1955, Windsor High School of Windsor, South Carolina consolidated with Aiken High School.

Athletics

State championships

* Basketball - Girls: 1975 * Football: 1992 * Golf - Boys: 1952, 1953, 1975 * Tennis - Boys: 1996 * Track - Boys: 1950 * Volleyball: 2010, 2016, 2022

Notable alumni

* Leon Lott (1971) – commander of the

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and Sheriff of

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(1981) –

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defensive tackle,

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Champion * Diron Reynolds (1989) – football coach *

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(1997) – NFL player

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