Schools in West Columbia, South Carolina (2025)
13 schools · 8,192 students · 11 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 528.
West Columbia, in South Carolina, has 13 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,192 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high; by sector 11 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across West Columbia's schools is 528, below the South Carolina median of 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
13 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Gray Collegiate Academy (70.3, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by White Knoll Elementary (64.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Airport High (58.4, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Airport High (1,272 students), Riverbank Elementary (996 students), Herbert A. Wood Elementary (938 students).
Ranked schools in West Columbia
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 170Gray Collegiate AcademyWest Columbia · Charter High67% Math proficiency · 935 students
- 265White Knoll ElementaryWest Columbia · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 615 students
- 358Airport HighWest Columbia · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,272 students
- 456Springdale ElementaryWest Columbia · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 548R. H. Fulmer MiddleWest Columbia · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 526 students
- 647Riverbank ElementaryWest Columbia · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 996 students
- 745Saluda River Academy for the ArtsWest Columbia · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 842Herbert A. Wood ElementaryWest Columbia · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 938 students
- 939Midlands Middle CollegeWest Columbia · Charter High– · 115 students
- 1036Northside MiddleWest Columbia · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 528 students
- 1135White Knoll MiddleWest Columbia · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 693 students
- 1230Congaree ElementaryWest Columbia · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 352 students
- 1326Pine Ridge MiddleWest Columbia · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 379 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray Collegiate Academy West Columbia · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 70.3 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 935 |
| 2 | White Knoll Elementary West Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.7 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 615 |
| 3 | Airport High West Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.4 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,272 |
| 4 | Springdale Elementary West Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 5 | R. H. Fulmer Middle West Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.8 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 6 | Riverbank Elementary West Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.1 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 996 |
| 7 | Saluda River Academy for the Arts West Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 8 | Herbert A. Wood Elementary West Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 938 |
| 9 | Midlands Middle College West Columbia · High · Grades 10–12 | Charter | 39.0 Lower 50% | – | 115 |
| 10 | Northside Middle West Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 11 | White Knoll Middle West Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.3 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 693 |
| 12 | Congaree Elementary West Columbia · Elementary · Grades 2–5 | Public | 30.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 352 |
| 13 | Pine Ridge Middle West Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 379 |
Compare the top 4 schools in West Columbia side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in West Columbia?
Gray Collegiate Academy is the highest-ranked school in West Columbia with a Success Index (US) of 70.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in West Columbia?
West Columbia has 13 schools (3 high, 6 elementary, 4 middle) educating 8,192 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in West Columbia?
The median Enrollment across schools in West Columbia is 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.