Richland 2 School District

The Richland 2 School District is located in Columbia, SC and includes 25 schools that serve 22,320 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Richland 2 School District spends $8,080 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Richland 2 School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the SC state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Richland 2 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Richland 2 School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Richland 2 School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.