For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,672 students in 29204, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29204, SC are A. C. Flora High School and C. A. Johnson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29204 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29204, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29204 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is A. C. Flora High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29204, SC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A. C. Flora High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Falcon Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7300
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
C. A. Johnson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2219 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 253-7092
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 253-7092
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Samuel A. Heyward Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
3560 Lynhaven Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-3343
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-3343
Gr: 9-12
29204, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Midlands Math And Business Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2638 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Gr: 4-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3700 Forrest Drive Suite 406
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29204, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29204, SC include A. C. Flora High School and C. A. Johnson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29204?
3 public high schools are located in 29204.
What is the racial composition of students in 29204?
29204 public high schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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