STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 17,293	$ 16,574	$ 16,803
Restricted stock awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	12,128	10,641	9,378
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	4,501	3,701	3,519
Performance stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 664	$ 2,232	$ 3,906