Best high schools in Columbia (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 11 schools in Columbia, South Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 181C. A. Johnson HighColumbia · Public High57% Math proficiency · 344 students
- 276Dreher HighColumbia · Public High77% Math proficiency · 1,144 students
- 376Spring Valley HighColumbia · Public High81% Math proficiency · 2,230 students
- 475Ridge View HighColumbia · Public High69% Math proficiency · 1,631 students
- 571W.J. Keenan HighColumbia · Public High67% Math proficiency · 675 students
- 670Richland Northeast HighColumbia · Public High58% Math proficiency · 1,340 students
- 761Irmo HighColumbia · Public High39% Math proficiency · 1,272 students
- 853A. C. Flora HighColumbia · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,328 students
- 945Columbia HighColumbia · Public High32% Math proficiency · 681 students
- 1042Eau Claire HighColumbia · Public High22% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 1133Richland One Charter Middle CollegeColumbia · Charter High– · 106 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. A. Johnson High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 57% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 2 | Dreher High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 1,144 |
| 3 | Spring Valley High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.2 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 2,230 |
| 4 | Ridge View High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 1,631 |
| 5 | W.J. Keenan High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.3 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 675 |
| 6 | Richland Northeast High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.2 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,340 |
| 7 | Irmo High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.4 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 1,272 |
| 8 | A. C. Flora High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.8 Top 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,328 |
| 9 | Columbia High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 681 |
| 10 | Eau Claire High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 11 | Richland One Charter Middle College Columbia · High · Grades 11–12 | Charter | 33.2 Lower 50% | – | 106 |
C. A. Johnson High in Columbia leads the 2025 list of high schools in Columbia with a Success Index (US) of 80.7. Of the 11 schools shown, 10 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider South Carolina high schools rankings, every school on the Columbia 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 Columbia?
C. A. Johnson High in Columbia, South Carolina ranks first among high schools in Columbia with a Success Index (US) of 80.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 344).
How are high schools in Columbia 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.