Lower Richland High School

2615 Lower Richland Boulevard
Hopkins, SC 29061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,244 students in grades 9-12, Lower Richland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lower Richland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lower Richland High School's student population of 1,244 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,244 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lower Richland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lower Richland High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#666 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lower Richland High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lower Richland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lower Richland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lower Richland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lower Richland High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lower Richland High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lower Richland High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
83%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lower Richland High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lower Richland High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lower Richland High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lower Richland High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Lower Richland High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lower Richland High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lower Richland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lower Richland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lower Richland High School's ranking?
Lower Richland High School is ranked #666 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lower Richland High School often compared to?
Lower Richland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dreher High School, A. C. Flora High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lower Richland High School?
The graduation rate of Lower Richland High School is 81%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lower Richland High School?
1,244 students attend Lower Richland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lower Richland High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Richland High School?
Lower Richland High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lower Richland High School offer ?
Lower Richland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lower Richland High School part of?
Lower Richland High School is part of Richland 01 School District.

School Reviews

5   10/28/2024
Lower Richland is where I began to flourish as a student.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Miko
1   4/28/2021
This school is horrible. Don't send your kids here and please try to afford a better place to live if they have to go here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Chris
5   8/25/2010
As a parent new to the area, I was given advice on where to send my children and which to avoid,all the negativity was directed at Lower Richland, right then and there I said this is where I want my child to be. He exceled in his classes, his chosen sport and the NJROTC program. My child's fellow classmates show respect and admiration for one another, and always has each others best interest at heart. The pricipal is caring, forthright and honest. The teachers are awesome and if I had to choose all over again it would be the same.
- Posted by Parent - lifet
5   6/8/2010
Lower Richland is doing great things. Based on the acedemics of the past year I have watched young people there take a totally different approach to their education. The athletic department is doing an awesone job. They now have a new coach for the football team. Their track team, wrestling, and basketball teams all placed this year. The senior class recieved over 5 million dollars in scholarships. The principal there is just awesome. I have watched him talk with each of his students as if he was a father. The kids have a lot of respect for him, and I believe that his presence (principal) has a lot to do with the success this school is experiencing.. Kudos to Lower Richland!!!!!
- Posted by Parent - harri

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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