Best Schools in Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC has a total of 265 schools including 73 high schools, 46 middle schools and 138 elementary schools. A total of 153,562 students attend Columbia, SC schools. On average, schools in Columbia score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC has 73 high schools with 47,368 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbia score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia greatly exceed expectations.
1. Spring Hill High
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students
2. Chapin High
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
3. Sc Whitmore School
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
4. Blythewood High
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2094 Students
5. River Bluff High
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2197 Students
6. Lexington High
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2410 Students
7. Dutch Fork High
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1726 Students
8. Lugoff-elgin High
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Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1744 Students
9. A. C. Flora High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
10. Dreher High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC has 46 middle schools with 31,914 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbia score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
1. Crayton Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
2. Chapin Intermediate
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 913 Students
3. Meadow Glen Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
4. Irmo Middle
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
5. Pleasant Hill Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
6. Blythewood Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
7. Lakeside Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
8. Kelly Mill Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1058 Students
9. Northside Middle
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
10. Camden Middle
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Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC has 138 elementary schools with 64,091 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbia score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
1. Brockman Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
2. Beech Hill Elementary
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1101 Students
3. Lake Murray Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 809 Students
4. Satchel Ford Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students
5. Lake Murray Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 901 Students
6. New Providence Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 803 Students
7. Brennen Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 806 Students
8. Round Top Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
9. Midway Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 891 Students
10. Meadow Glen Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, SC has a total population of 829,470 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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