Very Good
#386 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 33% in state
Columbia High
High School · Richland 01 · Columbia, SC
A Richland 01 high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1701 Westchester Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbia High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbia High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,258
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad River HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Kirkland HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Sara Babb HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Sc Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 5,955 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Richland 01
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #12 of 47
- District spending per student
- $18,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia High is listed in Richland 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia High
Columbia High is a public high school in Columbia, SC, part of Richland 01, serving approximately 693 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia High
What grades does Columbia High serve?
Columbia High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbia High?
Columbia High has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia High rank in SC?
Columbia High ranks #386 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Columbia High's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbia High a charter school?
No, Columbia High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia High a Title I school?
No, Columbia High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia High?
100.0% of students at Columbia High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.6%
- Phone
- (803) 731-8950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29210)
- 40,504
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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