Richland 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 28,510 students in Richland 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Richland 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Richland 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.66
# American Indian Students
49 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
773 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,564 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
13%
# Black Students
17,571 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
62%
31%
# White Students
4,872 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
17%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,605 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
852
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
1,828
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,910
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,996
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,072
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,069
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,142
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,130
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,253
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,223
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,736
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,456
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,948
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,895
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,343 is higher than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,468 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Richland 02 School District?
Richland 02 School District manages 32 public schools serving 28,510 students.
What is the rank of Richland 02hool District?
Richland 02hool District is ranked #23 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland 02hool District?
62% of Richland 02hool District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland 02hool District?
Richland 02hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Richland 02hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,468 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 32 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 28,510 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50% in SC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
