Lower Richland High School

Lower Richland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2615 Lower Richland Blvd,  Hopkins, SC
Richland County School District One
3.6
4.2
1,306 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
460
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
5.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
202:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Black
82.6%
Hispanic
7.3%
White
5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 322 Students
Coastal Carolina University 258 Students
Winthrop University 247 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 236 Students
South Carolina State University 228 Students
Claflin University 223 Students
College of Charleston 219 Students
Clemson University 203 Students
Francis Marion University 175 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 157 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 113 Students
Business 83 Students
Biology 69 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 42 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Early Childhood Education 28 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 28 Students
Computer Science 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 337 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/23/2025
My overall experience at Lower Richland High School has been very good. The environment is very welcoming and the culture around the school is built up and strengthens the community. Some of the best times here would be my time playing sports and doing extracurricular activities that the school hosts. Seeing the community come together for things like a car wash or even a small festival is eye opening to how close a large group of people can get through a school. I would like to see the negative connotations towards my school dropped. I want people to see my school for what it really is and the positivity it brings.
3.0 Senior
3/23/2025
Overall lower Richland wasn't all bad it defiantly had its moments but it at all good either me personally this is something that will follow me my entire life and it were i originated from
4.0 Senior
2/26/2025
Lower Richland High school is a predominately black school that strives to help students be successful in school and after they graduate. Lower Richland offers many different clubs and activities that everyone can get involved in. Lower Richland is a good high school where kids can be themselves.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/25/2021
This is not a school you should enroll in
4.0 parent
7/26/2018
My son will be a freshman next year but the school has already set up summer programs for the incoming freshmen to succeed.
4.0 parent
4/2/2014
I am a parent of Lower Richland High. My eldest daughter graduated in 2012 and currently attends college. She left ready and equipped for the nursing program, already certified. I now have a freshman there and she is doing great. Teachers are on task and the children are learning. I am so glad my ch...
4.0 parent
9/26/2013
I am a proud graduate of Lower Richland High School! My oldest child graduated in 2012 and is currently attending college. The principal is friendly and really cares about the kids at the school and those in the community. I volunteer at the school often and try to encourage other parents to the do...

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Lower Richland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hopkins, SC, in the Hopkins neighborhood, and is served by the Richland County School District One in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,306 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Lower Richland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $227,820. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sandhills School, Southeast Middle School, Horrell Hill Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hopkins has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lower Richland High School.

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