Best Schools in Richland County, SC
Richland County, SC has 131 public schools (22 high, 19 middle, 78 elementary) serving 73,197 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Richland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richland County, SC
The top high schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chapin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
2. Spring Hill High
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students
3. Dutch Fork High
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1726 Students
4. Dreher High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students
5. Blythewood High
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2094 Students
6. Spring Valley High
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2187 Students
7. Ridge View High
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1711 Students
8. A. C. Flora High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
9. Irmo High
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students
10. C. A. Johnson High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richland County, SC
The top middle schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chapin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
2. Chapin Intermediate
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 913 Students
3. Crayton Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
4. Blythewood Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
5. Irmo Middle
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
6. Dutch Fork Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
7. Hand Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
8. Dent Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
9. Crossroads Intermediate
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 • 698 Students
10. Kelly Mill Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1058 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richland County, SC
The top elementary schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brockman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
2. Satchel Ford Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students
3. Lake Murray Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 809 Students
4. Round Top Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
5. Brennen Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 806 Students
6. Chapin Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 790 Students
7. Rosewood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
8. Bethel-hanberry Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
9. Ballentine Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
10. Catawba Trail Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 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.
Questions About Schools in Richland County, SC
How many schools are in Richland County, SC?
Richland County, SC has 131 public schools: 22 high schools, 19 middle schools and 78 elementary schools, serving 73,197 students in total.
How do schools in Richland County perform on state tests?
On average, 131 schools in Richland County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Richland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richland County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Richland County
7 places in Richland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (5)
- Richland 01 (47 schools)
- SC Public Charter School District (36 schools)
- Richland 02 (32 schools)
- Charter Institute at Erskine (24 schools)
- Lexington 05 (22 schools)