Columbia High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29210 · Richland 01
#178 of 228 high schools in South Carolina
#9800 of 16,910 nationally
About Columbia High
Columbia High is a public high located in Columbia, in the Richland 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 681 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 178th of 228 ranked high schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 681.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; Columbia High ranks 32nd of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Columbia High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbia High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sandel Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 1.2 km away
Pine Grove Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 2.5 km away
St. Andrews Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students · 2.5 km away
H. B. Rhame Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 2.7 km away
Seven Oaks Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students · 3.2 km away
Edward E. Taylor Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 3.5 km away
Heyward Gibbes Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
252 students · 3.7 km away
Eau Claire High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students · 4.7 km away
Riverbank Elementary
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
996 students · 5.2 km away
Hyatt Park Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Mid-Carolina High
Prosperity · Public high · Grades 9–12
681 students
Kingstree High
Kingstree · Public high · Grades 9–12
681 students
Woodland High
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
680 students
W.J. Keenan High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students
Chesnee High
Chesnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
Lake Marion High School
Santee · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia High a good school?
Columbia High has a Success Index (US) of 44.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #178 of 228 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Columbia High rank in South Carolina?
Columbia High ranks #178 of 228 high schools in South Carolina and #9800 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbia High?
Columbia High had 681 students in 2025.
Is Columbia High a elementary school or a high school?
Columbia High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbia High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Columbia High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.