For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,861 students in 29229, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29229, SC are Spring Valley High School and Ridge View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29229 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29229, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29229 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridge View High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29229, SC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Ridge View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29229, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29229, SC include Spring Valley High School and Ridge View High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29229?
2 public high schools are located in 29229.
What is the racial composition of students in 29229?
29229 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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