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Westwood High School

Blythewood, SC


Westwood High School
180 Turkey Farm Road
Blythewood, SC  29016
Phone: 803-691-4049
Richland County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 3 out of 10 stars
3  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,743
Type: Regular School
Westwood High School

Westwood High School



Metro Area Ranking

#19
Metro Area High School Ranking: Westwood High School is ranked #19 out of 26 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (27th percentile). Cick the link to see all 26 high schools.

State Ranking

#114
Statewide High School Ranking: Westwood High School is ranked #114 out of 158 of the best high schools in South Carolina (28th percentile). Click the link to see all 158 high schools.

Overall, Westwood High School is a 3-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. Westwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,743 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 16 37th 16.8
Math 16.3 23rd 17.8
Reading 17.6 39th 19.2
Science 17.1 31st 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2026 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 Westwood 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 73.54 77.86
Algebra 1 62.60 71.22
Biology 1 59.75 67.59

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 491
Math 459
Composite Score 950
SAT Participation Rate 42 %

Westwood High had an average SAT score of 950 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #100 out of 231 SC high schools (57th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Westwood High was 42% 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% - Westwood High School
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 82% - Westwood High School
 89% - 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
Longleaf Middle School
2.5 miles Columbia 6-8
Blythewood High School
2.7 miles Blythewood 9-12
Sandlapper Elementary School
2.8 miles Columbia P3-5
Round Top Elementary School
10 
3.1 miles Blythewood P3-5
Langford Elementary School
3.1 miles Blythewood P3-5
Blythewood Middle School
3.3 miles Blythewood 6-8
Killian Elementary School
3.5 miles Columbia P4-5
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School
3.5 miles Blythewood P4-5
Muller Road Middle School
3.6 miles Blythewood K-8
Rice Creek Elementary School
3.9 miles Columbia P4-5
Ridge View High School
3.9 miles Columbia 9-12
W.J. Keenan High School
4.8 miles Columbia 9-12
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
4.9 miles Blythewood 3-5
Kelly Mill Middle School
5.4 miles Blythewood 2-8
North Springs Elementary School
5.6 miles Columbia P3-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Longleaf Middle School
2.5 miles 6-8
Blythewood High School
2.7 miles 9-12
Sandlapper Elementary School
2.8 miles P3-5
Round Top Elementary School
10 
3.1 miles P3-5
Langford Elementary School
3.1 miles P3-5
Blythewood Middle School
3.3 miles 6-8
Killian Elementary School
3.5 miles P4-5
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School
3.5 miles P4-5
Muller Road Middle School
3.6 miles K-8
Rice Creek Elementary School
3.9 miles P4-5
Ridge View High School
3.9 miles 9-12
W.J. Keenan High School
4.8 miles 9-12
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
4.9 miles 3-5
Kelly Mill Middle School
5.4 miles 2-8
North Springs Elementary School
5.6 miles P3-5