Top Rankings
Richland 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 22,151 students in Richland 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Richland 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
48 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
22,151 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
1,862 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Richland 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.65
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
183 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,546 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
15,372 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
69%
32%
# White Students
3,940 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
18%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,069 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,015
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
1,623
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,651
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,707
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,628
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,639
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,596
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,589
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,657
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,725
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,092
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,571
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,351
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,307
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,101 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,234 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$467 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$426 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,101
$15,453
Spending / Student
$19,234
$15,044
Best Richland 01 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brockman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Rosewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3300 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2930
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2930
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Richland One Charter Middle College
Charter School
316 South Beltline Boulevard R
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7114
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7114
Grades: 11-12
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
W.j. Keenan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
361 Pisgah Church Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 714-2500
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 714-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Dreher High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3319 Millwood Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 253-7000
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 253-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #66.
Brennen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4438 Devereaux Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #77.
Satchel Ford Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Satchel Ford Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7209
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7209
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
A. C. Flora High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Falcon Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7300
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #99.
Crayton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 Clemson Avenue
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #1010.
C. A. Johnson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2219 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 253-7092
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 253-7092
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #1111.
A. C. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Etiwan Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #1212.
Eau Claire High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-7600
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #1313.
Pendergrass Fairwold School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5935 Token Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #1414.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Elmwood Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 343-2915
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 343-2915
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1515.
Columbia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Westchester Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8950
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #1616.
Lower Richland High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Lower Richland Boulevard
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3000
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,197 students
Rank: #1717.
Carolina School For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7405-a Fairfield Road
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #1818.
Hand Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Wheat Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2947
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2947
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1919.
Meadowfield Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 738-5549
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 738-5549
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #2020.
Webber School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Webber School Road
Eastover, SC 29044
(803) 353-8771
Eastover, SC 29044
(803) 353-8771
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #2121.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1660 South Goodwin Circle
Gadsden, SC 29052
(803) 353-2231
Gadsden, SC 29052
(803) 353-2231
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #2222.
Carver-lyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Waverly Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #2323.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3032 Pinebelt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #2424.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6120 Cabin Creek Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #2525.
Caughman Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7725 Caughman Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5534
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5534
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Universal Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5553
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5553
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Watkins-nance Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #2828.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Huffstetler Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 214-2380
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 214-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2929.
W. G. Sanders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3455 Pine Belt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-7575
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-7575
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Burton Pack Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Garden Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Horrell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #3232.
Annie Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Patterson Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5530
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5530
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #3333.
H. B. Rhame Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Arrowwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8900
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #3434.
Edward E. Taylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Mcrae Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 343-2974
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 343-2974
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
726 Easter Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3417
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3417
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland 01 School District?
Richland 01 School District manages 48 public schools serving 22,151 students.
What is the rank of Richland 01 School District?
Richland 01 School District is ranked #53 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland 01 School District?
69% of Richland 01 School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland 01 School District?
Richland 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Richland 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,234 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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