For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,143 students in West Columbia, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in West Columbia, SC are Gray Collegiate Academy, Airport High School and South Carolina Virtual Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Columbia, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in West Columbia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
West Columbia, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gray Collegiate Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in West Columbia, SC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gray Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
Grades: 7-12
| 803 students
Rank: #22.
Airport High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1315 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5600
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,428 students
Rank: #33.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Platt Springs Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
Grades: K-12
| 2,912 students
West Columbia, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
114 Hook Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
739 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474
Grades: PK-1
| 594 students
2325 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
3035 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in West Columbia, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in West Columbia, SC include Gray Collegiate Academy, Airport High School and South Carolina Virtual Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in West Columbia?
3 public high schools are located in West Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Columbia?
West Columbia public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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