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Best Schools in West Columbia, SC
West Columbia, SC has 33 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 25,468 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in West Columbia exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Columbia, SC
The top high schools in West Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Bluff High
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2197 Students
2. Brookland-cayce High
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
3. Gray Collegiate Academy
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Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 803 Students
4. Airport High
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
5. White Knoll High
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2204 Students
6. Calhoun County High
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Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students
7. Columbia High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
8. Midlands Middle College
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Columbia, SC
The top middle schools in West Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Glen Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
2. Northside Middle
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
3. R. H. Fulmer Middle
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
4. White Knoll Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
5. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
6. Pine Ridge Middle
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
7. St. Andrews Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Columbia, SC
The top elementary schools in West Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Glen Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students
2. Springdale Elementary
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
3. Oak Grove Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 738 Students
4. East Point Academy
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 776 Students
5. Saxe Gotha Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students
6. Riverbank Elementary
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1015 Students
7. Saluda River Academy For The Arts
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 344 Students
8. Logan Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
9. White Knoll Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
10. Sandy Run School
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Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 570 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Columbia, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Columbia, SC has a total population of 44,642 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West 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 West Columbia, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Columbia, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Columbia, SC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Columbia, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Columbia, SC
How many schools are in West Columbia, SC?
West Columbia, SC has 33 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 25,468 students in total.
How do schools in West Columbia perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in West Columbia score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in West Columbia exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Columbia?
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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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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