A. C. Flora High School is a public high school located in the City of Forest Acres, South Carolina, a suburb of Columbia. The school is one of seven high schools operated by Richland County School District One.
Serving 1,328 students in grades 9-12, A. C. Flora High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: A. C. Flora High serves the northwest part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 18.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum reach of 7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. C. Flora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A. C. Flora High School's student population of 1,328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
A. C. Flora High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. C. Flora High School is 0.64, 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
#234 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
39%
31%
White
45%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. C. Flora High School's ranking?
A. C. Flora High School is ranked #234 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are A. C. Flora High School often compared to?
A. C. Flora High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dreher High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of A. C. Flora High School?
The graduation rate of A. C. Flora High School is 86%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend A. C. Flora High School?
1,328 students attend A. C. Flora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of A. C. Flora High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. C. Flora High School?
A. C. Flora High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. C. Flora High School offer ?
A. C. Flora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. C. Flora High School part of?
A. C. Flora High School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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