South Carolina›Lexington County›West Columbia
Best Schools in West Columbia, South Carolina
Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
14
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
10,372
Total Students
Across West Columbia
14.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
14 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score36%
ELA Assessment Score46%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,180 students at South Carolina Virtual Charter School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Gray Collegiate Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
3833 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
7.5
Rating
Students
935
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
67%
Airport High
publichighGrade 9-12
1315 Boston Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29170
6.2
Rating
Students
1,272
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
44%
Springdale Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
361 Wattling Road, West Columbia, SC 29170
5.2
Rating
Students
443
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Riverbank Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
160 Cougar Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169
4.4
Rating
Students
996
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
47%
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
2023 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
4.3
Rating
Students
2,180
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
30%
Saluda River Academy For The Arts
publicelementaryPK-5
1520 Duke Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
4.2
Rating
Students
400
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Herbert A. Wood Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
737 Pine Ridge Drive, West Columbia, SC 29172
3.6
Rating
Students
938
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
33%
White Knoll Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
132 White Knoll Way, West Columbia, SC 29170
3.6
Rating
Students
615
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
34%
Congaree Elementary
publicelementaryK2-5
1221 Ramblin' Road, West Columbia, SC 29172
3.5
Rating
Students
352
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
34%
R. H. Fulmer Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1614 Walterboro St., West Columbia, SC 29170
3.3
Rating
Students
526
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
30%
White Knoll Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
116 White Knoll Way, West Columbia, SC 29170
3
Rating
Students
693
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
21%
Northside Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
157 Cougar Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169
2.6
Rating
Students
528
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
24%
Midlands Middle College
charter schoolhighGrade 10-12
1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170
2.5
Rating
Students
115
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pine Ridge Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
735 Pine Ridge Drive, West Columbia, SC 29172
1.9
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
14%
Detailed Overview of Schools in West Columbia
West Columbia, South Carolina is home to 14 schools serving over 10,372 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 West Columbia, South Carolina?
There are 14 schools in West Columbia, serving 10,372 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in West Columbia?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in West 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 West Columbia?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in West Columbia is 14.1:1.