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 2025 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 28,917 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (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
0.57
0.67
# American Indian Students
50 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
797 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,722 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
17,992 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
62%
31%
# White Students
4,551 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
16%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
47 Students
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,687 Students
47,903 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:
940
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
1,929
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,921
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,991
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,092
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,127
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,169
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,231
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,153
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,247
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,625
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,401
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,148
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,943
52,629
# 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 $15,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,222 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Richland 02 School District?
Richland 02 School District manages 32 public schools serving 28,917 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, 16% of students are White, 13% 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 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Richland 02hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,222 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 32 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 28,917 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
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
