How do these schools compare?
| Metric | E. L. Wright Middle | Westwood High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Blythewood, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,743 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.5% | 65.8% |
| 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 | E. L. Wright Middle | Westwood High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,376 | $18,376 |
| District | Richland 02 | Richland 02 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | E. L. Wright Middle | Westwood High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 7.1% |
| African American | 57.6% | 79.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | E. L. Wright Middle | Westwood High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 425:1 | 348.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 32.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 262 | 153 |
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.