Lower Richland High vs Richland One Charter Middle College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Richland High
Hopkins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
Richland One Charter Middle College
Columbia · Charter high · Grades 11–12
106 students
| Measure | Lower Richland High Hopkins, South Carolina | Richland One Charter Middle College Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 228 | #201 of 228 |
| National rank | #9985 of 16,910 | #12615 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 1,218 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Hopkins | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Richland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 33.2).
- •Lower Richland High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 26.5).
- •Lower Richland High is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 106.
- •Lower Richland High is a public school while Richland One Charter Middle College is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lower Richland High better than Richland One Charter Middle College?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Richland High ranks higher (43.9 vs 33.2 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 Lower Richland High and Richland One Charter Middle College?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Hopkins and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Richland High: 1,218. Richland One Charter Middle College: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Richland High and Richland One Charter Middle College rank in South Carolina?
Lower Richland High is 180th of 228 and Richland One Charter Middle College is 201st of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).