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Columbia High School

Columbia, SC


Columbia High School
1701 Westchester Drive
Columbia, SC  29210
Phone: 803-731-8950
Richland County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 2 out of 10 stars
2  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 665
Type: Regular School
Columbia High School

Columbia High School



Metro Area Ranking

#23
Metro Area High School Ranking: Columbia High School is ranked #23 out of 25 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (8th percentile). Cick the link to see all 25 high schools.

State Ranking

#157
Statewide High School Ranking: Columbia High School is ranked #157 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (13th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Columbia High School is a 2-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Richland County, SC. Columbia High School has an enrollment of approximately 665 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 13.1 10th 17.0
Math 15.3 12th 18.0
Reading 15.2 13th 19.2
Science 15.4 11th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2024 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Columbia High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 71.14 77.62
Algebra 1 59.39 69.07
Biology 1 54.35 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 433
Math 396
Composite Score 829
SAT Participation Rate 18 %

Columbia High had an average SAT score of 829 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #151 out of 225 SC high schools (33rd percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Columbia High was 18% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 77% - Columbia High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 77% - Columbia High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Sandel Elementary School
0.8 miles Columbia PK-5
St. Andrews Middle School
1.6 miles Columbia 6-8
Pine Grove Elementary School
1.6 miles Columbia PK-5
H. B. Rhame Elementary School
1.6 miles Columbia PK-5
SC Connections Academy
1.9 miles Columbia K-12
Seven Oaks Elementary School
2.0 miles Columbia PK-5
Edward E. Taylor Elementary School
2.1 miles Columbia PK-5
Heyward Gibbes Middle School
2.3 miles Columbia 6-8
Eau Claire High School
2.8 miles Columbia 9-12
Hyatt Park Elementary School
3.2 miles Columbia PK-5
Riverbank Elementary School
3.2 miles West Columbia PK-5
Northside Middle School
3.3 miles West Columbia 6-8
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
3.3 miles West Columbia PK-5
Alcorn Middle School
3.6 miles Columbia 6-8
Leaphart Elementary School
3.7 miles Columbia PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Sandel Elementary School
0.8 miles PK-5
St. Andrews Middle School
1.6 miles 6-8
Pine Grove Elementary School
1.6 miles PK-5
H. B. Rhame Elementary School
1.6 miles PK-5
SC Connections Academy
1.9 miles K-12
Seven Oaks Elementary School
2.0 miles PK-5
Edward E. Taylor Elementary School
2.1 miles PK-5
Heyward Gibbes Middle School
2.3 miles 6-8
Eau Claire High School
2.8 miles 9-12
Hyatt Park Elementary School
3.2 miles PK-5
Riverbank Elementary School
3.2 miles PK-5
Northside Middle School
3.3 miles 6-8
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
3.3 miles PK-5
Alcorn Middle School
3.6 miles 6-8
Leaphart Elementary School
3.7 miles PK-5