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 Score33%
ELA Assessment Score47%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 6,152 students at Sc Connections Academy.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Eau Claire High
publichighGrade 9-12
4800 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203
4.7
Rating
Students
542
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
27%
Sc Connections Academy
charter schoolhighK-12
201 Executive Center Drive Suite 250, Columbia, SC 29210
4.7
Rating
Students
6,152
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
31%
Sandlapper Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1001 Longtown Road, Columbia, SC 29229
4.7
Rating
Students
671
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
42%
Logan Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
815 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201
4.5
Rating
Students
237
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Nursery Road Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6706 Nursery Road, Columbia, SC 29212
4.5
Rating
Students
471
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
42%
Rice Creek Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4751 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29229
4.3
Rating
Students
718
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
38%
Jackson Creek Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7150 Trenholm Road Extension, Columbia, SC 29223
4.2
Rating
Students
551
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
44%
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center
publichighGrade 4-12
5000 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212
4.2
Rating
Students
417
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
69.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
A. C. Moore Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
333 Etiwan Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205
4.2
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
E. L. Wright Middle
publicmiddleK-8
2740 Alpine Road, Columbia, SC 29223
4
Rating
Students
1,275
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
35%
Hand Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2600 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29205
3.9
Rating
Students
755
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
34%
Meadowfield Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
525 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC 29209
3.9
Rating
Students
615
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
36%
Joseph Keels Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7500 Springcrest Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
3.9
Rating
Students
465
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
39%
Summit Parkway Middle
publicmiddleK-8
200 Summit Parkway, Columbia, SC 29229
3.8
Rating
Students
1,229
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
31%
Dent Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206
3.7
Rating
Students
1,059
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
30%
Leaphart Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
120 Piney Grove Road, Columbia, SC 29210
3.7
Rating
Students
483
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
30%
Polo Road Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1250 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
3.6
Rating
Students
665
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
29%
Longleaf Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1160 Longreen Parkway, Columbia, SC 29229
3.5
Rating
Students
796
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
26%
Irmo Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6051 Wescott Road, Columbia, SC 29212
3.5
Rating
Students
992
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
28%
Killian Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2621 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
3.4
Rating
Students
699
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
31%
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.