Dreher High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29205 · Richland 01
#43 of 228 high schools in South Carolina
#1884 of 16,910 nationally
About Dreher High
Dreher 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 1,144 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 43rd of 228 ranked high schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,144.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; Dreher High ranks 6th of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 Dreher High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dreher High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hand Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 1.3 km away
Rosewood Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students · 1.4 km away
Brennen Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
805 students · 1.7 km away
Richland One Charter Middle College
Columbia · Charter high · Grades 11–12
106 students · 1.8 km away
A. C. Moore Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 2.1 km away
A. C. Flora High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,328 students · 2.2 km away
Crayton Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students · 2.7 km away
South Kilbourne Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students · 2.9 km away
Carver-Lyon Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 3.1 km away
Bradley Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Gilbert High
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,138 students
Camden High
Camden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students
Hartsville High
Hartsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,129 students
South Pointe High
Rock Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,128 students
Spring Hill High
Chapin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,118 students
Walhalla High
Walhalla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,118 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dreher High a good school?
Dreher High has a Success Index (US) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #43 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 Dreher High rank in South Carolina?
Dreher High ranks #43 of 228 high schools in South Carolina and #1884 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dreher High?
Dreher High had 1,144 students in 2025.
Is Dreher High a elementary school or a high school?
Dreher High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dreher High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dreher High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.