- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, SC
Richland Northeast High
Federal NCES profile for Richland Northeast High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450339001312
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Northeast High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #8 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Northeast High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Northeast High ranks #8 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339001312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Richland Northeast High held near 1,301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 100.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 450339001312 · Columbia, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,340 enr · 14.1:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Richland Northeast High held near 1,301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 100.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Richland Northeast High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- This school
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- E. L. Wright M
E. L. Wright Middle
1,275 students
What this shows Richland Northeast High reports 1,340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Northeast High compares
Richland Northeast High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▼ 6% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,340 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,340
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
228
in-school suspensions + 265 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
White 8.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Richland Northeast High is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland Northeast High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E. L. Wright Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Northeast High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Spring Valley High
Standard public school
2,230 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ridge View High
Standard public school
1,631 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
A. C. Flora High
Standard public school
1,328 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo High
Standard public school
1,272 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Dreher High
Standard public school
1,144 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Columbia High
Standard public school
681 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Northeast High
How many students attend Richland Northeast High?
Richland Northeast High has 1,340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,359 (2022-23) → 1,301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Northeast High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Northeast High is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland Northeast High?
69.9% of students at Richland Northeast High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Northeast High?
The largest demographic group at Richland Northeast High is African American at 64.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Northeast High?
Richland Northeast High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richland Northeast High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Northeast High ranks #8 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 02?
Besides Richland Northeast High, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.