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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: 4 out of 10 stars
4  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,684
Type: Regular School
Westwood High School

Westwood High School



Metro Area Ranking

#16
Metro Area High School Ranking: Westwood High School is ranked #16 out of 25 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (36th percentile). Cick the link to see all 25 high schools.

State Ranking

#122
Statewide High School Ranking: Westwood High School is ranked #122 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (32nd percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Westwood High School is a 4-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 1,684 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 17.0
Math 16.3 23rd 18.0
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 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 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 74.18 77.62
Algebra 1 60.40 69.07
Biology 1 60.25 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 481
Math 449
Composite Score 930
SAT Participation Rate 47 %

Westwood High had an average SAT score of 930 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #114 out of 225 SC high schools (49th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Westwood High was 47% 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
 84% - Westwood High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 84% - Westwood 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
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 PK-5
Round Top Elementary School
3.1 miles Blythewood PK-5
Langford Elementary School
3.1 miles Blythewood PK-5
Blythewood Middle School
3.3 miles Blythewood 6-8
Killian Elementary School
3.5 miles Columbia PK-5
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School
3.5 miles Blythewood PK-5
Muller Road Middle School
3.6 miles K-8
Rice Creek Elementary School
3.9 miles Columbia PK-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 PK-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 PK-5
Round Top Elementary School
3.1 miles PK-5
Langford Elementary School
3.1 miles PK-5
Blythewood Middle School
3.3 miles 6-8
Killian Elementary School
3.5 miles PK-5
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School
3.5 miles PK-5
Muller Road Middle School
3.6 miles K-8
Rice Creek Elementary School
3.9 miles PK-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 PK-5