Schools in Columbia, South Carolina (2025)
66 schools · 40,185 students · 62 public, 4 charter · median Enrollment 510.
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Ranked schools in Columbia
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 185Brockman ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 297 students
- 285Rosewood ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 338 students
- 383Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence AcademyColumbia · Charter Middle– · 216 students
- 481C. A. Johnson HighColumbia · Public High57% Math proficiency · 344 students
- 578Brennen ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 805 students
- 676Dreher HighColumbia · Public High77% Math proficiency · 1,144 students
- 776Spring Valley HighColumbia · Public High81% Math proficiency · 2,230 students
- 876Satchel Ford ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 721 students
- 975Ridge View HighColumbia · Public High69% Math proficiency · 1,631 students
- 1071W.J. Keenan HighColumbia · Public High67% Math proficiency · 675 students
- 1170Richland Northeast HighColumbia · Public High58% Math proficiency · 1,340 students
- 1270Nursery Road ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 1365Crayton MiddleColumbia · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 952 students
- 1463Harbison West ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 510 students
- 1562Forest Lake ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 652 students
- 1661Irmo HighColumbia · Public High39% Math proficiency · 1,272 students
- 1757North Springs ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 659 students
- 1855Killian ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 699 students
- 1955A. C. Moore ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 244 students
- 2055CrossRoads IntermediateColumbia · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 557 students
- 2155Rice Creek ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 718 students
- 2254L. B. Nelson ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 541 students
- 2353A. C. Flora HighColumbia · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,328 students
- 2451Sandlapper ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 671 students
- 2550Hand MiddleColumbia · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 755 students
- 2648Seven Oaks ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 2748E. L. Wright MiddleColumbia · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 1,275 students
- 2847Meadowfield ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 615 students
- 2947Leaphart ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 3045Polo Road ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 665 students
- 3145Irmo MiddleColumbia · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 992 students
- 3245Columbia HighColumbia · Public High32% Math proficiency · 681 students
- 3344Windsor ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 3444Bradley ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 3543Dent MiddleColumbia · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 1,059 students
- 3642Eau Claire HighColumbia · Public High22% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 3740L. W. Conder ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 3840W. G. Sanders MiddleColumbia · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 503 students
- 3939Longleaf MiddleColumbia · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 796 students
- 4039Summit Parkway MiddleColumbia · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 1,229 students
- 4138Joseph Keels ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 465 students
- 4236Caughman Road ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 715 students
- 4335Logan ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 237 students
- 4434South Kilbourne ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 234 students
- 4533H. B. Rhame ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 4633Richland One Charter Middle CollegeColumbia · Charter High– · 106 students
- 4730Annie Burnside ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 4830Sandel ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 479 students
- 4930Burton Pack ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 255 students
- 5028J. P. Thomas ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 5127Jackson Creek ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 5227Mill Creek ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 353 students
- 5325Arden ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 216 students
- 5425St. Andrews MiddleColumbia · Public Middle14% Math proficiency · 627 students
- 5525Edward E. Taylor ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 217 students
- 5624Watkins-Nance ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 499 students
- 5724W. A. Perry MiddleColumbia · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 5823Carolina School for InquiryColumbia · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 114 students
- 5923Pine Grove ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 6023Carver-Lyon ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 6123Forest Heights ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 435 students
- 6222Alcorn MiddleColumbia · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 381 students
- 6321Hyatt Park ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 317 students
- 6420A. J. Lewis Greenview ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 6520Heyward Gibbes MiddleColumbia · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 252 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brockman Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 85.1 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 297 |
| 2 | Rosewood Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.7 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 3 | Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy Columbia · Middle · Grades 2–8 | Charter | 82.5 Top 10% | – | 216 |
| 4 | C. A. Johnson High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 57% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 5 | Brennen Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78.0 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 805 |
| 6 | Dreher High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 1,144 |
| 7 | Spring Valley High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.2 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 2,230 |
| 8 | Satchel Ford Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.5 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 721 |
| 9 | Ridge View High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 1,631 |
| 10 | W.J. Keenan High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.3 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 675 |
| 11 | Richland Northeast High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.2 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,340 |
| 12 | Nursery Road Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.7 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 13 | Crayton Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.6 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 952 |
| 14 | Harbison West Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.6 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 510 |
| 15 | Forest Lake Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.4 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 652 |
| 16 | Irmo High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.4 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 1,272 |
| 17 | North Springs Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.3 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 659 |
| 18 | Killian Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.4 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 699 |
| 19 | A. C. Moore Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 244 |
| 20 | CrossRoads Intermediate Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Public | 54.9 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 557 |
| 21 | Rice Creek Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.9 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 22 | L. B. Nelson Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.1 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 541 |
| 23 | A. C. Flora High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.8 Top 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,328 |
| 24 | Sandlapper Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 25 | Hand Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.7 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 755 |
| 26 | Seven Oaks Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 27 | E. L. Wright Middle Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 47.6 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 1,275 |
| 28 | Meadowfield Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.4 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 615 |
| 29 | Leaphart Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 30 | Polo Road Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.0 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 665 |
| 31 | Irmo Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 992 |
| 32 | Columbia High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 681 |
| 33 | Windsor Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.2 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 34 | Bradley Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 35 | Dent Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,059 |
| 36 | Eau Claire High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 37 | L. W. Conder Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.3 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 38 | W. G. Sanders Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 503 |
| 39 | Longleaf Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 796 |
| 40 | Summit Parkway Middle Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,229 |
| 41 | Joseph Keels Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 42 | Caughman Road Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 715 |
| 43 | Logan Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 237 |
| 44 | South Kilbourne Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 234 |
| 45 | H. B. Rhame Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.4 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 46 | Richland One Charter Middle College Columbia · High · Grades 11–12 | Charter | 33.2 Lower 50% | – | 106 |
| 47 | Annie Burnside Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 48 | Sandel Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 479 |
| 49 | Burton Pack Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 50 | J. P. Thomas Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 51 | Jackson Creek Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 52 | Mill Creek Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 353 |
| 53 | Arden Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 216 |
| 54 | St. Andrews Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.1 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 627 |
| 55 | Edward E. Taylor Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 217 |
| 56 | Watkins-Nance Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 499 |
| 57 | W. A. Perry Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.1 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 58 | Carolina School for Inquiry Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Charter | 23.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 114 |
| 59 | Pine Grove Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 60 | Carver-Lyon Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.8 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 61 | Forest Heights Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.7 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 435 |
| 62 | Alcorn Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.7 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 381 |
| 63 | Hyatt Park Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 64 | A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 65 | Heyward Gibbes Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 252 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Columbia?
Brockman Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Columbia with a Success Index (US) of 85.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Columbia?
Columbia has 66 schools (42 elementary, 12 middle, 11 high, 1 other) educating 40,185 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Columbia?
The median Enrollment across schools in Columbia is 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.