For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,183 students in the neighborhood of Heathwood, Columbia, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Heathwood is Dreher High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heathwood, Columbia, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Heathwood, Columbia, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dreher High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3319 Millwood Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 253-7000
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 253-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heathwood, Columbia, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heathwood, Columbia, SC include Dreher High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heathwood, Columbia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heathwood, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heathwood, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Heathwood, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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