Spring Valley High School is located in unincorporated Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, United States, and is operated by Richland County School District Two. Opened in the fall of 1970, it was for a long time the sole high school operating in Richland School District Two, replacing Dentsville High School.
Serving 2,230 students in grades 9-12, Spring Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Valley High serves the eastern part of Columbia, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 48.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the nearest boundary, while the furthest edge reaches up to 16.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Valley High School's student population of 2,230 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,230 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Vikings
School Rankings
Spring Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Valley High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Valley High School's ranking?
Spring Valley High School is ranked #69 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Spring Valley High School often compared to?
Spring Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blythewood High School, Ridge View High School, Richland Northeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Valley High School is 86%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Spring Valley High School?
2,230 students attend Spring Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Spring Valley High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Valley High School?
Spring Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Valley High School offer ?
Spring Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spring Valley High School part of?
Spring Valley High School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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