For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,703 students in 29204, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29204, SC are A. C. Flora High School and C. A. Johnson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29204 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29204, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29204 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is A. C. Flora High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29204, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A. C. Flora High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Falcon Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7300
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #22.
C. A. Johnson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2219 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 253-7092
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 253-7092
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
Samuel A. Heyward Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
3560 Lynhaven Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-3343
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-3343
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29204, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Midlands Math And Business Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2638 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Grades: 4-8
| 79 students
3700 Forrest Drive Suite 406
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29204, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29204, SC include A. C. Flora High School and C. A. Johnson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29204?
3 public high schools are located in 29204.
What is the racial composition of students in 29204?
29204 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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