For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,851 students in 29229, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29229, SC are Spring Valley High School and Ridge View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29229 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29229, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29229 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridge View High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 29229, SC Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,158 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Grades: 9-12
| 1,693 students
29229, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Renaissance Collegiate Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
425 Summit Terrace Court Build
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Grades: K-3
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29229, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29229, SC include Spring Valley High School and Ridge View High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29229, SC?
2 public high schools are located in 29229, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29229, SC?
29229, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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