📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Columbia, SC · Richland County

Richland School District 1

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 22,037 students · 48 schools · 12 zip codes

3
out of 10 Rating Below Average
State reading & math proficiency · 26th percentile among South Carolina districts. Ranked within South Carolina only — not comparable across states.
Check a Zip Code
33,000+ zip codes across all 50 states
School District · South Carolina
Richland School District 1
📍 Columbia, SC · Richland County · NCES LEAID 4503360
3/10
Rating
22,037
Students
48
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
12
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
📚
Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
📞
District Phone
(803)231-7000
📍
District Mailing Address
1616 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
🎓
Enrollment
22,037 students
🏫
Schools
48
🏙
County
Richland County, SC
🌐
NCES District ID (LEAID)
4503360
🏛
District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Richland School District 112 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
29044EastoverRichland CountySC
29052GadsdenRichland CountySC
29061HopkinsRichland CountySC
29201ColumbiaRichland CountySC
29203ColumbiaRichland CountySC
29204ColumbiaRichland CountySC
29205ColumbiaRichland CountySC
29206ColumbiaRichland CountySC
29208ColumbiaRichland CountySC
29209ColumbiaRichland CountySC
29210ColumbiaRichland CountySC
29225ColumbiaRichland CountySC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Richland School District 1?▼
Richland School District 1 serves 12 zip codes: 29044, 29052, 29061, 29201, 29203, 29204, 29205, 29206, 29208, 29209, 29210, 29225. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Richland School District 1 rated?▼
Richland School District 1 has an overall rating of 3 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 26th percentile among South Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within South Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Richland School District 1?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 22,037 students across 48 schools for Richland School District 1.
What grades does Richland School District 1 serve?▼
Richland School District 1 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Richland School District 1?▼
You can reach Richland School District 1 by phone at (803)231-7000 or by mail at 1616 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Richland School District 1

Richland School District 1 is a public school district serving 12 zip codes in South Carolina, primarily in Richland County. It carries an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average), the 26th percentile among South Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other South Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (803)231-7000 before making a housing decision.

🔍 Find Your District
🏠 Explore South Carolina
Districts in Richland County› All South Carolina Districts› Best Districts in South Carolina› How Our Ratings Work›