Ridge View High vs Spring Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge View High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
Spring Valley High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,230 students
| Measure | Ridge View High Columbia, South Carolina | Spring Valley High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 228 | #46 of 228 |
| National rank | #2153 of 16,910 | #1910 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,631 | 2,230 |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | 2,230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 81% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 75.0).
- •Spring Valley High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Ridge View High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Ridge View High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •Spring Valley High is the larger school with 2,230 students compared with 1,631.
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 Ridge View High better than Spring Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Valley High ranks higher (76.2 vs 75.0 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 Ridge View High and Spring Valley High?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge View High: 1,631. Spring Valley High: 2,230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge View High and Spring Valley High rank in South Carolina?
Ridge View High is 53rd of 228 and Spring Valley High is 46th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).