A. C. Flora High vs Dreher High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. C. Flora High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,328 students
Dreher High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students
| Measure | A. C. Flora High Columbia, South Carolina | Dreher High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #159 of 228 | #43 of 228 |
| National rank | #7624 of 16,910 | #1884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,328 | 1,144 |
| Enrollment | 1,328 | 1,144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dreher High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 52.8).
- •Dreher High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Dreher High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Dreher High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •A. C. Flora High is the larger school with 1,328 students compared with 1,144.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A. C. Flora High better than Dreher High?
On the Success Index (US), Dreher High ranks higher (76.3 vs 52.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A. C. Flora High and Dreher High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. C. Flora High: 1,328. Dreher High: 1,144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. C. Flora High and Dreher High rank in South Carolina?
A. C. Flora High is 159th of 228 and Dreher High is 43rd of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).