Richland Northeast High School is a public high school in Columbia, South Carolina. Richland Northeast, often abbreviated as RNE, RNH, or RNHS, was founded in 1978 to handle the excessive population of students at Spring Valley High School. Spring Valley is now Richland Northeast's largest rival in sporting events.
Serving 1,340 students in grades 9-12, Richland Northeast 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 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 1,340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richland Northeast High serves the southwest part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 19.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 5.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Richland Northeast High School's student population of 1,340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1978
School Motto
Where Joy Resides
School Rankings
Richland Northeast 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 Richland Northeast High School is 0.54, 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
#273 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
75%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Cavalier
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland Northeast High School's ranking?
Richland Northeast High School is ranked #273 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Richland Northeast High School often compared to?
Richland Northeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley High School, Blythewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland Northeast High School?
The graduation rate of Richland Northeast High School is 75%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Richland Northeast High School?
1,340 students attend Richland Northeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Richland Northeast High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland Northeast High School?
Richland Northeast High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richland Northeast High School offer ?
Richland Northeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richland Northeast High School part of?
Richland Northeast High School is part of Richland 02 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Teachers are great. Administration does not control the disruptive students. When a disruptive student gets sent to an administrator, the student gets a slap on the wrist and gets sent back to class. Gangs have significant influence. Good teachers and substitutes who try to teach the students get forced out of their jobs by the administration. I would not send my child to this school.
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