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Lower Richland High School

Hopkins, SC


Lower Richland High School
2615 Lower Richland Boulevard
Hopkins, SC  29061
Phone: 803-695-3000
Richland County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 2 out of 10 stars
2  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,244
Type: Regular School
Lower Richland High School

Lower Richland High School



Metro Area Ranking

#20
Metro Area High School Ranking: Lower Richland High School is ranked #20 out of 25 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (20th percentile). Cick the link to see all 25 high schools.

State Ranking

#143
Statewide High School Ranking: Lower Richland High School is ranked #143 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (21st percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Lower Richland 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. Lower Richland High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,244 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 14.3 20th 17.0
Math 15.7 17th 18.0
Reading 16.6 28th 19.2
Science 16.9 29th 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 Lower Richland 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 68.10 77.62
Algebra 1 56.01 69.07
Biology 1 52.14 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 445
Math 406
Composite Score 851
SAT Participation Rate 29 %

Lower Richland High had an average SAT score of 851 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #145 out of 225 SC high schools (36th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Lower Richland High was 29% 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
 82% - Lower Richland High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 82% - Lower Richland 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
Southeast Middle School
1.7 miles Hopkins 6-8
Horrell Hill Elementary School
1.8 miles Hopkins PK-5
Hopkins Elementary School
2.6 miles Hopkins PK-5
Mill Creek Elementary School
2.8 miles Columbia PK-5
Caughman Road Elementary School
3.2 miles Columbia PK-5
Annie Burnside Elementary School
4.0 miles Columbia PK-5
Hopkins Middle School
4.4 miles Hopkins 6-8
Meadowfield Elementary School
5.4 miles Columbia PK-5
Brennen Elementary School
10 
6.9 miles Columbia PK-5
South Kilbourne Elementary School
7.0 miles Columbia PK-5
Crayton Middle School
7.6 miles Columbia 6-8
Rosewood Elementary School
7.6 miles Columbia K-5
Dreher High School
7.8 miles Columbia 9-12
Brockman Elementary School
10 
8.0 miles Columbia PK-5
A. C. Flora High School
10 
8.1 miles Columbia 9-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Southeast Middle School
1.7 miles 6-8
Horrell Hill Elementary School
1.8 miles PK-5
Hopkins Elementary School
2.6 miles PK-5
Mill Creek Elementary School
2.8 miles PK-5
Caughman Road Elementary School
3.2 miles PK-5
Annie Burnside Elementary School
4.0 miles PK-5
Hopkins Middle School
4.4 miles 6-8
Meadowfield Elementary School
5.4 miles PK-5
Brennen Elementary School
10 
6.9 miles PK-5
South Kilbourne Elementary School
7.0 miles PK-5
Crayton Middle School
7.6 miles 6-8
Rosewood Elementary School
7.6 miles K-5
Dreher High School
7.8 miles 9-12
Brockman Elementary School
10 
8.0 miles PK-5
A. C. Flora High School
10 
8.1 miles 9-12