Melanie Smith Poston
Coldwell Banker Realty
(803) 590-9950
8 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$385K - $490K Price Range
Spring Valley High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
120 Sparkleberry Ln,
Columbia, SC
Richland School District No. 2
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
86%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B+
B+
B+
B
B
A-
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
74.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
303:1
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
Black
50.3%
White
22.7%
Hispanic
14.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina
892 Students
Clemson University
557 Students
College of Charleston
516 Students
Winthrop University
389 Students
Coastal Carolina University
376 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
284 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
244 Students
Francis Marion University
217 Students
Midlands Technical College
211 Students
Furman University
202 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
283 Students
Business
179 Students
Nursing
166 Students
Psychology
155 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
106 Students
Computer Science
97 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
61 Students
Marketing
59 Students
Mechanical Engineering
54 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
54 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/1/2025
At my time at spring valley I was able to complete high school and learn everything I needed to be prepared for college.
1/15/2025
I have had a very good experience with Spring Valley High School. I have attended the school all 4 years of high school and I definitely believe that I am adequately prepared to continue my education in college.
12/22/2024
Over my 4 years at Spring Valley it has been up and down. I've had great teachers who helped me a lot and taught me well while I had others who were difficult to work with and didn't explain the material well and this was seen across the entire class. The environment of the school is a tad lack luster, there isn't much student interaction in assemblies and sports games and making a move to change this would heighten the experience at the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/20/2023
Both of my children attended all four years Spring Valley. The opportunities are endless! They can choose from basic CP classes to a wide array of AP courses depending on what best suits their needs. The teachers are accommodating, kind, and willing to work with all students, as they genuinely care...
8/23/2021
Wish I could rate it lower. I have never seen a dress code so outdated and borderline sexist. If a girl cannot wear dress code approved shorts, then what's the point? No wonder people have complained about the way these students get treated. You WILL be changing the dress code before this becomes a...
1/2/2019
Horrible. Doesn’t seem like a good school at all.
1/1/2019
This school is not so good. Not good.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$192K - $994K
Homes For Sale
57
Average Home Value
$373,332
Median Lot Size
13,503 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Average Household Income
$100,878
% of College Grads
50.8%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,426 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Richland County Tennis Center
North Springs Park
Sesquicentennial State Park
- Camping
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Polo Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Forest Acres
Thriving community packed with perks and great schools
Spring Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Richland School District No. 2 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,158 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Spring Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $373,332. Discover additional schools in the area, like E. L. Wright Middle School, L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spring Valley High School.