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W.J. Keenan High School

Columbia, SC


W.J. Keenan High School
361 Pisgah Church Road
Columbia, SC  29203
Phone: 803-714-2500
Richland County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 2 out of 10 stars
2  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 675
Type: Regular School
W.J. Keenan High School

W.J. Keenan High School



Metro Area Ranking

#24
Metro Area High School Ranking: W.J. Keenan High School is ranked #24 out of 26 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (8th percentile). Cick the link to see all 26 high schools.

State Ranking

#137
Statewide High School Ranking: W.J. Keenan High School is ranked #137 out of 158 of the best high schools in South Carolina (13th percentile). Click the link to see all 158 high schools.

Overall, W.J. Keenan 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. W.J. Keenan High School has an enrollment of approximately 675 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 13.3 12th 16.8
Math 16.3 23rd 17.8
Reading 15.5 16th 19.2
Science 16.3 21st 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 W.J. Keenan 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 74.69 77.86
Algebra 1 61.62 71.22
Biology 1 54.63 67.59

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 464
Math 435
Composite Score 899
SAT Participation Rate 27 %

W.J. Keenan High had an average SAT score of 899 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #131 out of 231 SC high schools (43rd percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at W.J. Keenan High was 27% 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
 83% - W.J. Keenan High School
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 83% - W.J. Keenan 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
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School
2.1 miles Columbia P3-5
Joseph Keels Elementary School
2.3 miles Columbia P4-5
J. P. Thomas Elementary School
3.0 miles Columbia P4-5
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy (PACE)
3.0 miles Columbia 2-8
Dent Middle School
3.1 miles Columbia 6-8
Jackson Creek Elementary School
3.4 miles Columbia P3-5
E. L. Wright Middle School
3.6 miles Columbia K-8
Windsor Elementary School
3.7 miles Columbia P4-5
Forest Heights Elementary School
3.8 miles Columbia P4-5
Burton Pack Elementary School
3.8 miles Columbia P4-5
Forest Lake Elementary School
3.9 miles Columbia P3-5
Alcorn Middle School
4.0 miles Columbia 6-8
Arden Elementary School
4.0 miles Columbia P4-5
Richland Northeast High School
4.1 miles Columbia 9-12
L. W. Conder Elementary School
4.1 miles Columbia P4-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School
2.1 miles P3-5
Joseph Keels Elementary School
2.3 miles P4-5
J. P. Thomas Elementary School
3.0 miles P4-5
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy (PACE)
3.0 miles 2-8
Dent Middle School
3.1 miles 6-8
Jackson Creek Elementary School
3.4 miles P3-5
E. L. Wright Middle School
3.6 miles K-8
Windsor Elementary School
3.7 miles P4-5
Forest Heights Elementary School
3.8 miles P4-5
Burton Pack Elementary School
3.8 miles P4-5
Forest Lake Elementary School
3.9 miles P3-5
Alcorn Middle School
4.0 miles 6-8
Arden Elementary School
4.0 miles P4-5
Richland Northeast High School
4.1 miles 9-12
L. W. Conder Elementary School
4.1 miles P4-5