These are some of the top-rated public schools in Columbia based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Districts
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Richland 01 School District
22,037 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 48 schools -
Richland 02 School District
28,510 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools -
Lexington 05 School District
17,463 students | IRMO, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 23 schools -
Dept Of Correction N04 School District
140 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades 9-12 | 12 schools -
Dept Of Juvenile Justice
422 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades 5-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Columbia
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Parent / Guardian
September 18, 2025
More schools need to be able to have reviews given by parents. I would never recommend this school it's fairly a new school and the teachers do not know how to handle a child with severe adhd. When I... More
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Crossroads Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 14, 2025
This is an AMAZING school! I was there from kindergarten to 5th grade and it was really fun! The teachers are nice and their teaching strategies and rules are very good. The students there are really... More
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L. B. Nelson Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 10, 2025
C.A. Johnson High School deserves a better rating because many prominent people have graduated from this school. Students are focused and excelling in STEM. And, this school offers smaller classroom... More
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C. A. Johnson High School