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Richland 01

South Carolina · Public School District
48
Schools
22,037
Students
$22,848
Per-Pupil Spend
+59% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
81.7%
Graduation Rate
-4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Richland 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 22,037 students across 48 schools. It includes 29 elementary, 9 middle, 9 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 81.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,848 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (48)
Elementary Schools29 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A. C. Moore ElementaryPK–05204
A. J. Lewis Greenview ElementaryPK–05375
Annie Burnside ElementaryPK–05328
Arden ElementaryPK–05234
Bradley ElementaryPK–05437
Brennen ElementaryPK–05806
Brockman ElementaryPK–05268
Burton Pack ElementaryPK–05388
Carolina School for InquiryCharterPK–0696
Carver-Lyon ElementaryPK–05387
Caughman Road ElementaryPK–05707
Edward E. Taylor ElementaryPK–05225
Forest Heights ElementaryPK–05441
Gadsden ElementaryPK–05132
H. B. Rhame ElementaryPK–05446
Hopkins ElementaryPK–05250
Horrell Hill ElementaryPK–05562
Hyatt Park ElementaryPK–05393
J. P. Thomas ElementaryPK–05323
Logan ElementaryPK–05233
Meadowfield ElementaryPK–05639
Mill Creek ElementaryPK–05339
Pine Grove ElementaryPK–05541
Rosewood ElementaryKG–05329
Sandel ElementaryPK–05477
Satchel Ford ElementaryKG–05631
South Kilbourne ElementaryPK–05296
Watkins-Nance ElementaryPK–05383
Webber SchoolPK–05190
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alcorn Middle06–08370
Crayton Middle06–08905
Hand Middle06–08652
Heyward Gibbes Middle06–08264
Hopkins Middle06–08493
Southeast Middle06–08493
St. Andrews Middle06–08706
W. A. Perry Middle06–08309
W. G. Sanders Middle06–08533
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A. C. Flora High09–121,352
C. A. Johnson High09–12364
Columbia High09–12665
Dreher High09–121,150
Eau Claire High09–12627
Lower Richland High09–121,244
Richland One Charter Middle CollegeCharter11–1279
Samuel A. Heyward Career and Technology Center09–120
W.J. Keenan High09–12725
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pendergrass Fairwold SchoolPK–1246
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,848+59% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
58%
State
28.3%
Local (property tax)
58.1%
Federal
13.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
48
Schools
22,037
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.7%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,848 per pupil — 59% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 48 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richland 01?
Richland 01 has 48 public schools, serving a total of 22,037 students.
What is the graduation rate for Richland 01?
The graduation rate is 81.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Richland 01 spend per student?
Richland 01 spends $22,848 per pupil — 59% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Richland 01?
100% of students in Richland 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Richland 01?
Yes — 2 of the 48 schools in Richland 01 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Richland 01 serve?
Richland 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Richland 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Richland 01 is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.