For the 2025-26 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 29223 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland Northeast High School, with 75% 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Northeast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 699-2800
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 699-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Sc Whitmore School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Commerce Drive Ne
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
29223, South Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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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