Best Schools in Richland County, SC
Richland County, SC has a total of 133 schools including 35 high schools, 21 middle schools and 73 elementary schools. A total of 70,715 students attend Richland County, SC schools. On average, schools in Richland County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Richland County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Richland County, SC
Richland County, SC has 35 high schools with 24,404 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 Richland County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Richland County 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. Dutch Fork High
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1726 Students
6. A. C. Flora High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
7. Dreher High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students
8. Spring Valley High
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2187 Students
9. Westwood High
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students
10. Irmo High
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richland County, SC
Richland County, SC has 21 middle schools with 15,691 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 Richland County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Richland County exceed expectations.
1. Crayton Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
2. Blythewood Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
3. Kelly Mill Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1058 Students
4. Crossroads Intermediate
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 • 698 Students
5. Leslie M. Stover Middle
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Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
6. Longleaf Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
7. Dent Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
8. W. G. Sanders Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
9. Hand Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
10. Southeast Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richland County, SC
Richland County, SC has 73 elementary schools with 29,814 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 Richland County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Richland County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brockman Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
2. Lake Murray Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 809 Students
3. Satchel Ford Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students
4. Brennen Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 806 Students
5. Round Top Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
6. Rosewood Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
7. Ballentine Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
8. Green Charter School Of The Midlands
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 302 Students
9. Oak Pointe Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
10. Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 535 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richland County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richland County, SC has a total population of 416,147 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richland County, 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 Richland County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richland County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richland County, 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 Richland County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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