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Richland 02

South Carolina · Public School District
32
Schools
28,510
Students
$18,376
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
64.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
88.8%
Graduation Rate
+2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Richland 02 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 28,510 students across 32 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,376 is above average for a US public school district. 65% 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 36/100.

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All Schools (32)
Elementary Schools23 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bethel-Hanberry ElementaryPK–05759
Bookman Road ElementaryPK–05499
Bridge Creek ElementaryPK–05558
Catawba Trail ElementaryPK–05591
E. L. Wright MiddleKG–081,354
Forest Lake ElementaryPK–05614
Jackson Creek ElementaryPK–05545
Joseph Keels ElementaryPK–05438
Killian ElementaryPK–05742
L. B. Nelson ElementaryPK–05567
L. W. Conder ElementaryPK–05462
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower CampusPK–02494
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus03–05535
Langford ElementaryPK–05609
Muller Road MiddleKG–081,246
North Springs ElementaryPK–05703
Polo Road ElementaryPK–05604
Pontiac ElementaryPK–05724
Rice Creek ElementaryPK–05737
Round Top ElementaryPK–05673
Sandlapper ElementaryPK–05656
Summit Parkway MiddleKG–081,154
Windsor ElementaryPK–05537
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blythewood Middle06–08796
Dent Middle06–081,018
Kelly Mill Middle02–081,058
Longleaf Middle06–08802
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blythewood High09–122,094
Richland Northeast High09–121,359
Ridge View High09–121,711
Spring Valley High09–122,187
Westwood High09–121,684
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,376+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
42%
State
47.7%
Local (property tax)
42.0%
Federal
10.3%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
28,510
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.8%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,376 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richland 02?
Richland 02 has 32 public schools, serving a total of 28,510 students.
What is the graduation rate for Richland 02?
The graduation rate is 88.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Richland 02 spend per student?
Richland 02 spends $18,376 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Richland 02?
65% of students in Richland 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Richland 02?
No, Richland 02 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Richland 02 serve?
Richland 02 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Richland 02?
The median opportunity score across schools in Richland 02 is 36/100. 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.