| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington School District 5 | Irmo | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 17,463 | 23 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Richland School District 2 | Blythewood | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 28,510 | 32 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Richland School District 1 | Eastover | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 22,037 | 48 | PK–12 | 12 |
How Richland County compares
Together they enroll 68,010 students across 103 schools. The largest is Richland School District 2 with 28,510 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the South Carolina average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Richland County, South Carolina
Richland County has 3 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Richland County is Lexington School District 5 (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Richland County, SC?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Richland County, SC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Richland County, SC?
Of the districts serving Richland County, Lexington School District 5 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.