For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,689 students in 29212, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29212, SC are Irmo High School, Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center and Empowerment And Enrichment Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29212 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29212, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29212 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Irmo High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29212, SC Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irmo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6671 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037
Gr: 4-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29212, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29212, SC include Irmo High School, Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center and Empowerment And Enrichment Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 29212?
3 public high schools are located in 29212.
What is the racial composition of students in 29212?
29212 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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