- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, SC
Spring Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Spring Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450339000975
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Valley High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #6 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Valley High has class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley High ranks #6 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+127 students YoY
Spring Valley High grew from 2,187 students in 2022-23 to 2,314 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 122.2 → 123.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+127 students YoY 450339000975 · Columbia, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,230 enr · 18.3:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Blythewood High (2,164 students)
Spring Valley High grew from 2,187 students in 2022-23 to 2,314 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 122.2 → 123.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spring Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- E. L. Wright M
E. L. Wright Middle
1,275 students
What this shows Spring Valley High reports 2,230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Valley High compares
Spring Valley High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 34% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,230 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,230
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 261 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.3%
White 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Spring Valley High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 Spring Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythewood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. L. Wright Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Ridge View High
Standard public school
1,631 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Northeast High
Standard public school
1,340 students 14.1:1 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 (~2,230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Valley High
How many students attend Spring Valley High?
Spring Valley High has 2,230 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,187 (2022-23) → 2,314 (2023-24), up 127.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley High is 18.3:1, which is 28% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Valley High?
48.6% of students at Spring Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Spring Valley High is African American at 54.3% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Valley High?
Spring Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Spring Valley High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley High ranks #6 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 Spring Valley High, Richland 02 also operates Blythewood High (2,164 students), Westwood High (1,743 students), and Ridge View High (1,631 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.