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C. A. Johnson High School

2219 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, C. A. Johnson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

C. A. Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
C. A. Johnson High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
C. A. Johnson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. A. Johnson High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#482 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of C. A. Johnson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of C. A. Johnson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in C. A. Johnson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of C. A. Johnson High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. A. Johnson High School's ranking?
C. A. Johnson High School is ranked #482 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are C. A. Johnson High School often compared to?
C. A. Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eau Claire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend C. A. Johnson High School?
364 students attend C. A. Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of C. A. Johnson High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. A. Johnson High School?
C. A. Johnson High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. A. Johnson High School offer ?
C. A. Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C. A. Johnson High School part of?
C. A. Johnson High School is part of Richland 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is C. A. Johnson High School located?
C. A. Johnson High School is located in the Midtown Downtown neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown Downtown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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