Education

Richland County is home to some of the best educational institutions in South Carolina. About 70,000 students attend school in the County's three school districts. There are 21 private schools and eight higher learning institutions, including the University of South Carolina.

School Districts

Use the interactive tool at School District Finder to locate your school district using your address. 

Richland County School District One
1616 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 231-7000

Richland County School District Two
Mailing Address:
124 Risdon Way
Columbia, SC 29223

Office Address:
763 Fashion Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 787-1910

Lexington-Richland County School District Five
1020 Dutch Fork Road
Ballentine, SC 29002
(803) 732-8000