For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 474 students in 29201, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in 29201, SC is Clear Dot Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 29201 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29201, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29201, SC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Dot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075
Gr: PK-11 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
29201, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 227-6422
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 227-6422
Gr: 6-11 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29201, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29201, SC include Clear Dot Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 29201?
1 public high schools are located in 29201.
What is the racial composition of students in 29201?
29201 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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