2025 Best School Districts in Columbia, South Carolina
K-12 Schools
- Spring Valley High School
- Consistently ranked as one of the best high schools in South Carolina
- Offers International Baccalaureate (IB) program
- Dreher High School
- Known for its strong academic programs and diverse student body
- Offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses
- Hand Middle School
- Recognized for its academic excellence and extracurricular activities
- Strong focus on arts and technology
Colleges and Universities
- University of South Carolina
- Flagship public university of the state
- Known for its business, international business, and nursing programs
- Columbia College
- Private liberal arts college for women
- Offers co-educational evening, graduate, and online programs
- Benedict College
- Historically Black college
- Known for its business and education programs
