For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,779 students in 29223, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29223, SC are Richland Northeast High School and Sc Whitmore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29223, 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 29223 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland Northeast High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Northeast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 699-2800
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 699-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Sc Whitmore School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Commerce Drive Ne
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
29223, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29223, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29223, SC include Richland Northeast High School and Sc Whitmore School.
How many public high schools are located in 29223?
2 public high schools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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