Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, C. A. Johnson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. A. Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
C. A. Johnson High School's student population of 369 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
C. A. Johnson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. A. Johnson High School is 0.12, 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
#482 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
94%
31%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)65-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. A. Johnson High School's ranking?
C. A. Johnson High School is ranked #482 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are C. A. Johnson High School often compared to?
C. A. Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eau Claire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend C. A. Johnson High School?
369 students attend C. A. Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of C. A. Johnson High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. A. Johnson High School?
C. A. Johnson High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. A. Johnson High School offer ?
C. A. Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C. A. Johnson High School part of?
C. A. Johnson High School is part of Richland 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is C. A. Johnson High School located?
C. A. Johnson High School is located in the Midtown Downtown neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown Downtown.
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