For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,779 students in 29223, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29223, SC are Richland Northeast High School and Sc Whitmore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29223 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland Northeast High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Northeast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 699-2800
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 699-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #22.
Sc Whitmore School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Commerce Drive Ne
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
29223, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29223, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29223, SC include Richland Northeast High School and Sc Whitmore School.
How many public high schools are located in 29223?
2 public high schools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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