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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: 725
Type: Regular School
W.J. Keenan High School

W.J. Keenan High School



Metro Area Ranking

#21
Metro Area High School Ranking: W.J. Keenan High School is ranked #21 out of 25 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (16th percentile). Cick the link to see all 25 high schools.

State Ranking

#147
Statewide High School Ranking: W.J. Keenan High School is ranked #147 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (18th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 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 725 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 17.0
Math 16.3 23rd 18.0
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 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 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 69.95 77.62
Algebra 1 59.65 69.07
Biology 1 54.75 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 480
Math 446
Composite Score 926
SAT Participation Rate 21 %

W.J. Keenan High had an average SAT score of 926 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #117 out of 225 SC high schools (48th 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 21% 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
 79% - W.J. Keenan High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 79% - W.J. Keenan 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
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School
2.1 miles Columbia PK-5
Joseph Keels Elementary School
2.3 miles Columbia PK-5
J. P. Thomas Elementary School
3.0 miles Columbia PK-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 PK-5
E. L. Wright Middle School
3.6 miles Columbia K-8
Windsor Elementary School
3.7 miles Columbia PK-5
Forest Heights Elementary School
3.8 miles Columbia PK-5
Burton Pack Elementary School
3.8 miles Columbia PK-5
Forest Lake Elementary School
3.9 miles Columbia PK-5
Alcorn Middle School
4.0 miles Columbia 6-8
Arden Elementary School
4.0 miles Columbia PK-5
Richland Northeast High School
4.1 miles Columbia 9-12
L. W. Conder Elementary School
4.1 miles Columbia PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School
2.1 miles PK-5
Joseph Keels Elementary School
2.3 miles PK-5
J. P. Thomas Elementary School
3.0 miles PK-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 PK-5
E. L. Wright Middle School
3.6 miles K-8
Windsor Elementary School
3.7 miles PK-5
Forest Heights Elementary School
3.8 miles PK-5
Burton Pack Elementary School
3.8 miles PK-5
Forest Lake Elementary School
3.9 miles PK-5
Alcorn Middle School
4.0 miles 6-8
Arden Elementary School
4.0 miles PK-5
Richland Northeast High School
4.1 miles 9-12
L. W. Conder Elementary School
4.1 miles PK-5