How do these schools compare?
| Metric | C. A. Johnson High | Lower Richland High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Hopkins, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 344 | 1,218 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | C. A. Johnson High | Lower Richland High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,848 | $22,848 |
| District | Richland 01 | Richland 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | C. A. Johnson High | Lower Richland High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| African American | 92.7% | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | C. A. Johnson High | Lower Richland High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 114.7:1 | 243.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 88.7% | 41.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 106 | 104 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.