Best high schools in Richland 02 (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Richland 02, South Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 181Blythewood HighBlythewood · Public High72% Math proficiency · 2,164 students
- 276Spring Valley HighColumbia · Public High81% Math proficiency · 2,230 students
- 375Ridge View HighColumbia · Public High69% Math proficiency · 1,631 students
- 470Richland Northeast HighColumbia · Public High58% Math proficiency · 1,340 students
- 569Westwood HighBlythewood · Public High61% Math proficiency · 1,743 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blythewood High Blythewood · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 2,164 |
| 2 | Spring Valley High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.2 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 2,230 |
| 3 | Ridge View High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 1,631 |
| 4 | Richland Northeast High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.2 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,340 |
| 5 | Westwood High Blythewood · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.5 Top 25% | 61% Math proficiency | 1,743 |
Blythewood High in Blythewood leads the 2025 list of high schools in Richland 02 with a Success Index (US) of 80.7. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider South Carolina high schools rankings, every school on the Richland 02 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Richland 02?
Blythewood High in Blythewood, South Carolina ranks first among high schools in Richland 02 with a Success Index (US) of 80.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 2,164).
How are high schools in Richland 02 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.