Richland One Charter Middle College

316 South Beltline Boulevard R
Columbia, SC 29205
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Top 10%
Serving 104 students in grades 11-12, Richland One Charter Middle College ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : 80-89%
  • : 80-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richland One Charter Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Richland One Charter Middle College's student population of 104 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Richland One Charter Middle College is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
(14-15)
80-89%
51%
(14-15)
80-89%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
73%
31%
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White
12%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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≥80%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% SC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland One Charter Middle College?
The graduation rate of Richland One Charter Middle College is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Richland One Charter Middle College?
104 students attend Richland One Charter Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Richland One Charter Middle College students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland One Charter Middle College?
Richland One Charter Middle College has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richland One Charter Middle College offer ?
Richland One Charter Middle College offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland One Charter Middle College part of?
Richland One Charter Middle College is part of Richland 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89%
  • : 80-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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