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Best Midtown Downtown Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 404 students in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, SC.

The top ranked public high schools in Midtown Downtown are C. A. Johnson High School and Clear Dot Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, SC public high school have an score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and score of 85% (versus the 77% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, SC public high school have a of 72%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is C. A. Johnson High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

C. A. Johnson High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
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2219 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 253-7092

Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Clear Dot Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075

Gr: PK-10 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, SC?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia, SC include C. A. Johnson High School and Clear Dot Charter School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia?

1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia?

the neighborhood of Midtown Downtown, Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).