Richland County Public Schools
Richland County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
103
public schools
Total Enrollment
60,619
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Richland County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Richland County has 4 district entries. Richland 01 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 48 schools.
School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Columbia has the most listed schools, with 70 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 59 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 7 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
16 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
103
in Richland County
Reported Enrollment
60,619
103 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
7
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Richland County
Richland 02
Richland 01
Lexington 05
Dept of Juvenile Justice
103 Public Schools in Richland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 16 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 103 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Profile | Richland 02 | Columbia, 29229Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,187 |
| Blythewood High | Profile | Richland 02 | Blythewood, 29016Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,094 |
| Dutch Fork High | Profile | Lexington 05 | Irmo, 29063Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,726 |
| Ridge View High | Profile | Richland 02 | Columbia, 29229Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,711 |
| Westwood High | Profile | Richland 02 | Blythewood, 29016Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,684 |
| Richland Northeast High | Profile | Richland 02 | Columbia, 29223Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,359 |
| E. L. Wright Middle | Profile | Richland 02 | Columbia, 29223Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Primary | 1,354 |
| A. C. Flora High | Profile | Richland 01 | Columbia, 29204Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,352 |
| Muller Road Middle | Profile | Richland 02 | Blythewood, 29016Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 1,246 |
| Lower Richland High | Profile | Richland 01 | Hopkins, 29061Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,244 |
| Summit Parkway Middle | Profile | Richland 02 | Columbia, 29229Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Primary | 1,154 |
| Dreher High | Profile | Richland 01 | Columbia, 29205City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,150 |
| Spring Hill High | Profile | Lexington 05 | Chapin, 29036Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,089 |
| Kelly Mill Middle | Profile | Richland 02 | Blythewood, 29016Suburb: Large | 2–8 | Middle | 1,058 |
| Dent Middle | Profile | Richland 02 | Columbia, 29206Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,018 |
| Chapin Middle | Profile | Lexington 05 | Chapin, 29036Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 991 |
| Dutch Fork Middle | Listed only | Lexington 05 | Irmo, 29063Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 921 |
| Crayton Middle | Listed only | Richland 01 | Columbia, 29206Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 905 |
| Lake Murray Elementary | Listed only | Lexington 05 | Chapin, 29036Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 809 |
| Brennen Elementary | Listed only | Richland 01 | Columbia, 29205City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 806 |
Spring Valley High
Richland 02
Columbia, 29229 / Suburb: Large
Blythewood High
Richland 02
Blythewood, 29016 / Suburb: Large
Dutch Fork High
Lexington 05
Irmo, 29063 / Rural: Fringe
Ridge View High
Richland 02
Columbia, 29229 / Suburb: Large
Westwood High
Richland 02
Blythewood, 29016 / Rural: Fringe
Richland Northeast High
Richland 02
Columbia, 29223 / Suburb: Large
E. L. Wright Middle
Richland 02
Columbia, 29223 / Suburb: Large
A. C. Flora High
Richland 01
Columbia, 29204 / Suburb: Large
Muller Road Middle
Richland 02
Blythewood, 29016 / Rural: Fringe
Lower Richland High
Richland 01
Hopkins, 29061 / Suburb: Large
Summit Parkway Middle
Richland 02
Columbia, 29229 / Suburb: Large
Dreher High
Richland 01
Columbia, 29205 / City: Midsize
Spring Hill High
Lexington 05
Chapin, 29036 / Rural: Fringe
Kelly Mill Middle
Richland 02
Blythewood, 29016 / Suburb: Large
Dent Middle
Richland 02
Columbia, 29206 / Suburb: Large
Chapin Middle
Lexington 05
Chapin, 29036 / Rural: Fringe
Dutch Fork Middle
Lexington 05
Irmo, 29063 / Rural: Fringe
Crayton Middle
Richland 01
Columbia, 29206 / Suburb: Large
Lake Murray Elementary
Lexington 05
Chapin, 29036 / Suburb: Large
Brennen Elementary
Richland 01
Columbia, 29205 / City: Midsize
Richland County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Richland County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Richland County public school directory?
The directory lists 103 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Richland County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Richland County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Richland County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 16 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Richland County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Richland County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.