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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 154 schools in the Columbia Metro Area, including 97 elementary schools, 41 middle schools and 25 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, Dreher High School, and River Bluff High School.

Best Elementary Schools in the Columbia, SC Area

E. L. Wright Middle School

# 1 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: K-8  ⋅  1,354 Students

E. L. Wright Middle School is located in the 29223 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, E. L. Wright Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#10 elementary school in South Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

E. L. Wright Middle School

# 1 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: K-8  ⋅  1,354 Students
#10 elementary school in South Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

Lake Murray Elementary School

# 2 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  901 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 >>

#16 elementary school in South Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

Lake Murray Elementary School

# 2 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  901 Students
#16 elementary school in South Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

Muller Road Middle School

# 3 Elementary School in Columbia Area
, (Richland County)
Grades served: K-8  ⋅  1,246 Students

Muller Road Middle School is located in the 0 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Muller Road Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

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

Muller Road Middle School

# 3 Elementary School in Columbia Area
, (Richland County)
Grades served: K-8  ⋅  1,246 Students
#22 elementary school in South Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

Meadow Glen Elementary School

# 4 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: K-5  ⋅  810 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 >>

#34 elementary school in South Carolina
(95th percentile in state)

Meadow Glen Elementary School

# 4 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: K-5  ⋅  810 Students
#34 elementary school in South Carolina
(95th percentile in state)

Midway Elementary School

# 5 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  891 Students

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

#36 elementary school in South Carolina
(95th percentile in state)

Midway Elementary School

# 5 Elementary School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  891 Students
#36 elementary school in South Carolina
(95th 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  ⋅  808 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 >>

#28 middle school in South Carolina
(91st percentile in state)

Meadow Glen Middle School

# 1 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  808 Students
#28 middle school in South Carolina
(91st percentile in state)

East Point Academy

# 2 Middle School in Columbia Area
West Columbia, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: PK-8  ⋅  776 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 >>

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

East Point Academy

# 2 Middle School in Columbia Area
West Columbia, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: PK-8  ⋅  776 Students
#36 middle school in South Carolina
(89th percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

Crayton Middle School

# 3 Middle School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  905 Students

Crayton Middle School is located in the 29206 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Crayton Middle School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

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

Crayton Middle School

# 3 Middle School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  905 Students
#37 middle school in South Carolina
(89th percentile in state)

Lakeside Middle School

# 4 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  839 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 >>

#50 middle school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

Lakeside Middle School

# 4 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  839 Students
#50 middle school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

Pleasant Hill Middle School

# 5 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  748 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 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#57 middle school in South Carolina
(83rd percentile in state)

Pleasant Hill Middle School

# 5 Middle School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  748 Students
#57 middle school in South Carolina
(83rd percentile in state)
Click here to see all 41 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  ⋅  1,352 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 >>

#13 high school in South Carolina
(93rd percentile in state)

A. C. Flora High School

# 1 High School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,352 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#13 high school in South Carolina
(93rd percentile in state)

Dreher High School

# 2 High School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,150 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 >>

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

Dreher High School

# 2 High School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,150 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#23 high school in South Carolina
(87th percentile in state)

River Bluff High School

# 3 High School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,197 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

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

#29 high school in South Carolina
(84th percentile in state)

River Bluff High School

# 3 High School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,197 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#29 high school in South Carolina
(84th percentile in state)

Lexington High School

# 4 High School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,410 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

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

#30 high school in South Carolina
(83rd percentile in state)

Lexington High School

# 4 High School in Columbia Area
Lexington, SC (Lexington County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,410 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#30 high school in South Carolina
(83rd percentile in state)

Spring Valley High School

# 5 High School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,187 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

Spring Valley High School is located in the 29229 ZIP Code area of Richland County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Spring Valley High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#31 high school in South Carolina
(83rd percentile in state)

Spring Valley High School

# 5 High School in Columbia Area
Columbia, SC (Richland County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,187 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#31 high school in South Carolina
(83rd percentile in state)
Click here to see all 25 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 Lake Murray Elementary School, Meadow Glen Elementary School, Midway Elementary School, and Brockman Elementary 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.