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

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students

2. Chapin High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students

3. Sc Whitmore School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students

4. Blythewood High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2094 Students

5. Dutch Fork High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1726 Students

6. A. C. Flora High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students

7. Dreher High

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students

8. Spring Valley High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2187 Students

9. Westwood High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students

10. Irmo High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students

2. Blythewood Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students

3. Kelly Mill Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1058 Students

4. Crossroads Intermediate

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 • 698 Students

5. Leslie M. Stover Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students

6. Longleaf Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students

7. Dent Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students

8. W. G. Sanders Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students

9. Hand Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students

10. Southeast Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students

2. Lake Murray Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 809 Students

3. Satchel Ford Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students

4. Brennen Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 806 Students

5. Round Top Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students

6. Rosewood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students

7. Ballentine Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students

8. Green Charter School Of The Midlands

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 302 Students

9. Oak Pointe Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students

10. Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

70,715

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

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

F

38.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,079 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Richland County, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Richland County, SC

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Lexington County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fairfield County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kershaw County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Calhoun County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sumter County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Newberry County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Saluda County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lee County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clarendon County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Aiken County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations