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Dreher High School

Columbia, SC


Dreher High School
3319 Millwood Avenue
Columbia, SC  29205
Phone: 803-253-7000
Richland County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 9 out of 10 stars
9  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,150
Type: Regular School
Dreher High School

Dreher High School



Metro Area Ranking

#2
Metro Area High School Ranking: Dreher High School is ranked #2 out of 25 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (92nd percentile). Cick the link to see all 25 high schools.

State Ranking

#23
Statewide High School Ranking: Dreher High School is ranked #23 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (87th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Dreher High School is a 9-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. Dreher High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,150 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 21.2 81st 17.0
Math 20.6 75th 18.0
Reading 22.7 84th 19.2
Science 21.7 81st 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 Dreher 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 80.49 77.62
Algebra 1 72.38 69.07
Biology 1 65.41 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 557
Math 529
Composite Score 1086
SAT Participation Rate 62 %

Dreher High had an average SAT score of 1086 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #21 out of 225 SC high schools (91st percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Dreher High was 62% 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
 88% - Dreher High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 88% - Dreher 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
Hand Middle School
0.8 miles Columbia 6-8
Rosewood Elementary School
0.8 miles Columbia K-5
Brennen Elementary School
10 
1.0 miles Columbia PK-5
A. C. Moore Elementary School
1.3 miles Columbia PK-5
A. C. Flora High School
10 
1.4 miles Columbia 9-12
Crayton Middle School
1.7 miles Columbia 6-8
South Kilbourne Elementary School
1.8 miles Columbia PK-5
Carver-Lyon Elementary School
2.0 miles Columbia PK-5
Bradley Elementary School
2.2 miles Columbia PK-5
Brockman Elementary School
10 
2.2 miles Columbia PK-5
C. A. Johnson High School
2.3 miles Columbia 9-12
Watkins-Nance Elementary School
2.5 miles Columbia PK-5
W. A. Perry Middle School
2.6 miles Columbia 6-8
Clear Dot Charter School
2.6 miles Columbia PK-10
Meadowfield Elementary School
2.6 miles Columbia PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Hand Middle School
0.8 miles 6-8
Rosewood Elementary School
0.8 miles K-5
Brennen Elementary School
10 
1.0 miles PK-5
A. C. Moore Elementary School
1.3 miles PK-5
A. C. Flora High School
10 
1.4 miles 9-12
Crayton Middle School
1.7 miles 6-8
South Kilbourne Elementary School
1.8 miles PK-5
Carver-Lyon Elementary School
2.0 miles PK-5
Bradley Elementary School
2.2 miles PK-5
Brockman Elementary School
10 
2.2 miles PK-5
C. A. Johnson High School
2.3 miles 9-12
Watkins-Nance Elementary School
2.5 miles PK-5
W. A. Perry Middle School
2.6 miles 6-8
Clear Dot Charter School
2.6 miles PK-10
Meadowfield Elementary School
2.6 miles PK-5