Very Good
#278 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 24% in state
Lower Richland High
High School · Richland 01 · Hopkins, SC
A Richland 01 high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2615 Lower Richland Boulevard, Hopkins, SC 29061
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lower Richland High score 43% 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 43% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Lower Richland 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,571/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,741
Median home value
$162,300
Median rent
$1,303/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29061; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhills SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| A. C. Flora HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,334 | Compare → |
| Columbia HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 693 | Compare → |
| Dreher HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richland 01
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Lower Richland High is listed in Richland 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lower Richland High
Lower Richland High is a public high school in Hopkins, SC, part of Richland 01, serving approximately 1,306 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lower Richland High
What grades does Lower Richland High serve?
Lower Richland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lower Richland High?
Lower Richland High has an enrollment of approximately 1,306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Richland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Richland High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lower Richland High rank in SC?
Lower Richland High ranks #278 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Lower Richland High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lower Richland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Lower Richland High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lower Richland High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lower Richland High a charter school?
No, Lower Richland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lower Richland High a Title I school?
No, Lower Richland High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lower Richland High?
100.0% of students at Lower Richland 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
- 1,306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (803) 695-3000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29061)
- 12,875
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 29061; 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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