For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,219 students in 29169, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29169, SC are Gray Collegiate Academy and South Carolina Virtual Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29169 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29169, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29169 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gray Collegiate Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29169, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gray Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
Gr: 6-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Platt Springs Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
Gr: K-12 | 2,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
29169, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
114 Hook Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
2325 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
3035 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29169, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29169, SC include Gray Collegiate Academy and South Carolina Virtual Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 29169?
2 public high schools are located in 29169.
What is the racial composition of students in 29169?
29169 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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