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Best Schools in the Columbia, SC Area

Are you searching for information on the best schools in the greater Columbia, SC area? CarolinaSchoolHub offfers rankings on 173 schools in the Columbia Metro Area, including 108 elementary schools, 45 middle schools and 26 high schools.

Click the links below for information on test scores, academic growth levels, student diversity data and much more. Get background information and see data on some of the Columbia's best high schools including A. C. Flora High School, Chapin High School, and Dutch Fork High School.

Best Elementary Schools in the Columbia, SC Area

Satchel Ford Elementary School

# 1 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: K-5  ⋅  721 Students

Satchel Ford Elementary School is located in the 29206 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Satchel Ford Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#22 elementary school in South Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

Satchel Ford Elementary School

# 1 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: K-5  ⋅  721 Students
#22 elementary school in South Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

# 2 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Winnsboro, SC (Fairfield County)
Grades served: P4-6  ⋅  188 Students

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is located in the 29180 ZIP Code area of Fairfield County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#23 elementary school in South Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

# 2 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Winnsboro, SC (Fairfield County)
Grades served: P4-6  ⋅  188 Students
#23 elementary school in South Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

Lake Murray Elementary School

# 3 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: P3-5  ⋅  813 Students

Lake Murray Elementary School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lake Murray Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#39 elementary school in South Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

Lake Murray Elementary School

# 3 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: P3-5  ⋅  813 Students
#39 elementary school in South Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

Meadow Glen Elementary School

# 4 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: P3-5  ⋅  775 Students

Meadow Glen Elementary School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Meadow Glen Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#47 elementary school in South Carolina
(93rd percentile in state)

Meadow Glen Elementary School

# 4 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: P3-5  ⋅  775 Students
#47 elementary school in South Carolina
(93rd percentile in state)

New Providence Elementary School

# 5 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: P3-5  ⋅  810 Students

New Providence Elementary School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, New Providence Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#50 elementary school in South Carolina
(92nd percentile in state)

New Providence Elementary School

# 5 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: P3-5  ⋅  810 Students
#50 elementary school in South Carolina
(92nd percentile in state)
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Best Middle Schools in the Columbia, SC Area

Meadow Glen Middle School

# 1 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  778 Students

Meadow Glen Middle School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Meadow Glen Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#20 middle school in South Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

Meadow Glen Middle School

# 1 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  778 Students
#20 middle school in South Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

East Point Academy

# 2 Middle School in Columbia Area
West Columbia, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: P4-8  ⋅  724 Students

East Point Academy is located in the 29169 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Point Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#25 middle school in South Carolina
(93rd percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

East Point Academy

# 2 Middle School in Columbia Area
West Columbia, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: P4-8  ⋅  724 Students
#25 middle school in South Carolina
(93rd percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

Pleasant Hill Middle School

# 3 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  750 Students

Pleasant Hill Middle School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Pleasant Hill Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#28 middle school in South Carolina
(92nd percentile in state)

Pleasant Hill Middle School

# 3 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  750 Students
#28 middle school in South Carolina
(92nd percentile in state)

Chapin Middle School

# 4 Middle School in Columbia Area
Chapin, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  1,007 Students

Chapin Middle School is located in the 29036 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Chapin Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#32 middle school in South Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

Chapin Middle School

# 4 Middle School in Columbia Area
Chapin, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  1,007 Students
#32 middle school in South Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

Lakeside Middle School

# 5 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  893 Students

Lakeside Middle School is located in the 29072 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lakeside Middle School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#36 middle school in South Carolina
(89th percentile in state)

Lakeside Middle School

# 5 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  893 Students
#36 middle school in South Carolina
(89th percentile in state)
Click here to see all 45 of the best middle schools in Columbia

Best High Schools in the Columbia, SC Area

A. C. Flora High School

# 1 High School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,328 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

A. C. Flora High School is located in the 29204 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, A. C. Flora High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#12 high school in South Carolina
(92nd percentile in state)

A. C. Flora High School

# 1 High School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,328 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#12 high school in South Carolina
(92nd percentile in state)

Chapin High School

# 2 High School in Columbia Area
Chapin, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,617 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Chapin High School is located in the 29036 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Chapin High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#19 high school in South Carolina
(88th percentile in state)

Chapin High School

# 2 High School in Columbia Area
Chapin, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,617 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#19 high school in South Carolina
(88th percentile in state)

Dutch Fork High School

# 3 High School in Columbia Area
Irmo, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,703 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

Dutch Fork High School is located in the 29063 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Dutch Fork High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#20 high school in South Carolina
(87th percentile in state)

Dutch Fork High School

# 3 High School in Columbia Area
Irmo, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,703 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#20 high school in South Carolina
(87th percentile in state)

Dreher High School

# 4 High School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,144 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Dreher High School is located in the 29205 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Dreher High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#21 high school in South Carolina
(87th percentile in state)

Dreher High School

# 4 High School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,144 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#21 high school in South Carolina
(87th percentile in state)

Spring Hill High School

# 5 High School in Columbia Area
Chapin, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,118 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

Spring Hill High School is located in the 29036 ZIP Code area of Lexington County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Spring Hill High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#24 high school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

Spring Hill High School

# 5 High School in Columbia Area
Chapin, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,118 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#24 high school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)
Click here to see all 26 of the best high schools in Columbia

Best Public Schools in Columbia

You can click the links above for more information on each of these schools. We have data on some of the best schools in the Columbia area - including Satchel Ford Elementary School, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science, Lake Murray Elementary School, and Meadow Glen Middle School. The rankings above are based on schools in the greater Columbia area - including the following counties:

Rankings for the best public schools in the Columbia area 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.