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 Score11%
ELA Assessment Score20%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 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 1,786 students at Carolus Online Academy.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Watkins-Nance Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2525 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204
2
Rating
Students
499
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Pine Grove Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
111 Huffstetler Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
1.8
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%
St. Andrews Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1231 Bluefield Road, Columbia, SC 29210
1.7
Rating
Students
627
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
10%
W. A. Perry Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2600 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204
1.7
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
11%
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
726 Easter Street, Columbia, SC 29203
1.7
Rating
Students
358
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Alcorn Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5125 Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC 29203
1.2
Rating
Students
381
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
5%
Heyward Gibbes Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
500 Summerlea Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
1.2
Rating
Students
252
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7%
Hyatt Park Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4200 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203
1.2
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy
charter schoolmiddleK2-8
6015 N Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203
1.2
Rating
Students
216
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Richland One Charter Middle College
charter schoolhighGrade 11-12
316 South Beltline Boulevard Richland Hall 132, Columbia, SC 29205
0
Rating
Students
106
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sara Babb High
publichighGrade 9-12
4450 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
0
Rating
Students
8
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Broad River High
publichighGrade 9-12
4460 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
0
Rating
Students
28
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kirkland High
publichighGrade 9-12
4344 Broad River, Columbia, SC 29210
0
Rating
Students
42
Student-Teacher
42:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carolus Online Academy
publichighK-12
101 Westpark Boulevard Suite C, Columbia, SC 29210
0
Rating
Students
1,786
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Manning High
publichighGrade 9-12
502 Beckman Road, Columbia, SC 29203
0
Rating
Students
2
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.