South Carolina›Richland County›Columbia
Best Schools in Columbia, South Carolina
Compare 75 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
75
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
49,097
Total Students
Across Columbia
12.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
75 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score52%
ELA Assessment Score71%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓5% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,230 students at Spring Valley High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Brockman Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2245 Montclair Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
8
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Spring Valley High
publichighGrade 9-12
120 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229
7.8
Rating
Students
2,230
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
65%
Dreher High
publichighGrade 9-12
3319 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205
7.4
Rating
Students
1,144
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
67%
Rosewood Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3300 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29205
7
Rating
Students
338
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Satchel Ford Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5901 Satchel Ford Road, Columbia, SC 29206
6.9
Rating
Students
721
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
68%
Ridge View High
publichighGrade 9-12
4801 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29229
6.9
Rating
Students
1,631
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
54%
W.J. Keenan High
publichighGrade 9-12
361 Pisgah Church Road, Columbia, SC 29203
6.7
Rating
Students
675
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
57%
Richland Northeast High
publichighGrade 9-12
7500 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC 29223
6.6
Rating
Students
1,340
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
51%
Brennen Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4438 Devereaux Road, Columbia, SC 29205
6.3
Rating
Students
805
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
61%
A. C. Flora High
publichighGrade 9-12
1 Falcon Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
6.2
Rating
Students
1,328
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
39%
Sc Whitmore School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
501 Commerce Drive Ne, Columbia, SC 29223
6.2
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
37%
Crayton Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5000 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206
5.5
Rating
Students
952
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
49%
L. B. Nelson Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
225 North Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC 29223
5.4
Rating
Students
541
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
50%
Forest Lake Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6801 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC 29206
5.4
Rating
Students
652
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
51%
Irmo High
publichighGrade 9-12
6671 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212
5.3
Rating
Students
1,272
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
26%
Columbia High
publichighGrade 9-12
1701 Westchester Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
5.2
Rating
Students
681
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
37%
C. A. Johnson High
publichighGrade 9-12
2219 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204
5.2
Rating
Students
344
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
32%
Harbison West Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
5.1
Rating
Students
510
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
48%
North Springs Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1300 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
5
Rating
Students
659
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
44%
Pendergrass Fairwold School
publichighK-12
5935 Token Street, Columbia, SC 29203
5
Rating
Students
46
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina is home to 75 schools serving over 49,097 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbia, South Carolina?
There are 75 schools in Columbia, serving 49,097 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Columbia?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Columbia include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Columbia?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Columbia is 12.9:1.