For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,481 students in the neighborhood of Blythewood, Columbia, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Blythewood are Sandlapper Elementary School and Longleaf Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Blythewood, Columbia, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Blythewood, Columbia, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandlapper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Longtown Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4045
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4045
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Longleaf Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Blythewood, Columbia, SC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Blythewood, Columbia, SC include Sandlapper Elementary School and Longleaf Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Blythewood, Columbia?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Blythewood, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Blythewood, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Blythewood, Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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