Excellent
#41 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 3% in state
Dreher High
High School · Richland 01 · Columbia, SC
A Richland 01 high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3319 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dreher High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 74% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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 Dreher 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$62,197
Median home value
$335,200
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
66.3%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland One Charter Middle CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 11–12 | 1.1 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| A. C. Flora HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,334 | Compare → |
| C. A. Johnson HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Clear Dot Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–10 | 2.6 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Richland 01
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Dreher High is listed in Richland 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dreher High
Dreher High is a public high school in Columbia, SC, part of Richland 01, serving approximately 1,155 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dreher High
What grades does Dreher High serve?
Dreher High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dreher High?
Dreher High has an enrollment of approximately 1,155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dreher High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dreher High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dreher High rank in SC?
Dreher High ranks #41 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Dreher High's MySchoolScout rating?
Dreher High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Dreher High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dreher High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dreher High a charter school?
No, Dreher High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dreher High a Title I school?
No, Dreher High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dreher High?
100.0% of students at Dreher 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
- 1,155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (803) 253-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29205)
- 22,757
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 30
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 29205; 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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