Dreher High

Summary:

Dreher High, a public high school in Columbia, South Carolina, serves 1,150 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Richland 01 school district, which is ranked 53 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dreher High consistently outperforms the Richland 01 district and the state of South Carolina in end-of-course exam (EOCEP) proficiency rates across various subjects, including Algebra 1, English 1, English 2, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Dreher High had a 75.26% proficiency rate in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 59.45% for Richland 01 and 72.5% for the state. Additionally, Dreher High has a more balanced racial composition compared to the nearby Eau Claire High and C.A. Johnson High, which have much higher concentrations of African American students. Dreher High has consistently ranked in the top 50-80 high schools in South Carolina over the past decade, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the years.

Despite its strong academic performance, Dreher High has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's per-student spending of $15,096 in the 2022-2023 school year is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, and it maintains a student-teacher ratio of around 14.7-14.9, which is lower than the nearby schools. Dreher High's performance is particularly strong for White and African American students, who rank in the top 30 and top 42 in the state, respectively, but the school's performance for Hispanic and multi-racial students is less impressive, suggesting a need to address achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3319 Millwood Avenue
       Columbia, SC  29205


(803) 253-7000

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,096 Help


Feeder schools for Dreher High:

Elementary:    A. C. Moore Elementary
    Meadowfield Elementary
    Rosewood Elementary
    South Kilbourne Elementary
Middle:    Hand Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  1,150

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.1%
White:
39.6%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dreher High ranks better than 66% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Richland 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dreher High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dreher High has the largest high school student body size in the Richland 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dreher High is $15,096. 6 high schools in the Richland 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dreher High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dreher High 80th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Dreher High in the ranking list.)

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Richland 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 01 53rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dreher High

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Rank History for all students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.71 102nd 187 45.5%
2006 61.01 83rd 191 56.5%
2007 52.78 123rd 191 35.6%
2008 67.84 63rd 185 65.9%
2009 59.81 84th 188 55.3%
2010 79.12 37th 199 81.4%
2011 73.79 49th 199 75.4%
2012 75.08 46th 202 77.2%
2013 81.89 28th 203 86.2%
2014 78.37 36th 210 82.9%
2015 65.62 46th 232 80.2%
2016 66.72 42nd 231 81.8%
2017 63.90 38th 223 83.0%
2018 65.24 38th 216 82.4%
2019 59.43 55th 225 75.6%
2021 69.04 46th 227 79.7%
2022 60.24 66th 226 70.8%
2023 61.87 71st 237 70.0%
2024 58.63 80th 235 66.0%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.22 34th 57 40.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.76 56th 214 73.8%
2019 54.76 61st 217 71.9%
2021 48.14 96th 213 54.9%
2022 48.78 99th 220 55.0%
2023 48.20 105th 226 53.5%
2024 51.30 97th 229 57.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.15 56th 210 73.3%
2019 58.01 69th 213 67.6%
2021 67.03 55th 213 74.2%
2022 61.17 66th 220 70.0%
2023 66.67 62nd 223 72.2%
2024 56.99 84th 225 62.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.75 8th 137 94.2%
2019 51.00 61st 143 57.3%
2022 54.00 56th 139 59.7%
2023 48.40 66th 141 53.2%
2024 59.27 53rd 145 63.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.99 71st 156 54.5%
2024 58.00 88th 157 43.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.72 28th 213 86.9%
2019 63.16 44th 218 79.8%
2021 68.12 45th 215 79.1%
2022 57.71 76th 224 66.1%
2023 54.68 87th 229 62.0%
2024 57.42 81st 228 64.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.07 19th 183 89.6%
2019 70.33 25th 184 86.4%
2021 54.07 61st 178 65.7%
2022 58.66 62nd 190 67.4%
2023 59.00 62nd 199 68.8%
2024 70.25 42nd 194 78.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.25 58th 119 51.3%
2024 29.27 95th 121 21.5%
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Rank History for White students at Dreher High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.12 11th 185 94.1%
2019 75.71 22nd 191 88.5%
2021 85.74 13th 189 93.1%
2022 79.22 23rd 192 88.0%
2023 86.42 13th 197 93.4%
2024 78.49 30th 196 84.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dreher High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 649 566 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1234
1989 647 538 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1195
1990 566 477 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1055
1991 572 516 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1109
1992 592 495 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
1993 560 506 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1088
1994 560 539 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1119
1995 606 506 8 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1135
1996 606 506 8 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1135
1997 635 548 11 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1210
1998 660 569 11 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1256
1999 702 665 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1386
2000 650 639 10 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1313
2001 644 541 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1211
2002 604 561 19 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1209
2003 604 561 19 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1209
2004 614 645 19 19 3 n/a n/a 1 1301
2005 561 635 17 19 4 n/a n/a 3 1239
2006 514 603 19 16 0 n/a n/a 1 1153
2007 521 645 20 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1211
2008 517 655 14 26 3 n/a n/a 4 1219
2009 486 653 17 25 3 n/a n/a 9 1193
2010 475 633 16 36 3 n/a n/a 13 1176
2011 441 651 15 39 5 3 29 0 1183
2012 421 599 11 35 1 2 91 0 1160
2013 416 594 9 43 3 2 75 0 1142
2014 416 601 11 48 3 2 59 0 1140
2015 403 583 12 44 2 2 54 0 1100
2016 413 611 20 46 1 1 62 0 1154
2017 437 596 20 50 0 0 60 0 1163
2018 445 551 21 53 0 2 54 0 1126
2019 456 574 21 65 0 3 65 0 1184
2020 456 586 17 83 0 4 57 0 1203
2021 455 531 16 96 0 3 49 0 1150
2022 473 534 15 97 1 4 59 0 1183
2023 455 530 15 87 1 3 59 0 1150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dreher High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1234 62.8 19.6 n/a
1989 1195 62.1 19.2 n/a
1990 1055 58.6 18.0 n/a
1991 1109 57.0 19.4 22.6
1992 1108 58.8 18.8 25.7
1993 1088 56.1 19.4 28.7
1994 1119 60.5 18.5 27.2
1995 1135 64.0 17.7 20.3
1996 1135 64.0 17.7 20.3
1997 1210 64.3 18.8 22
1998 1256 70.0 17.9 27.1
1999 1386 74.2 18.7 26.4
2000 1313 76.3 17.2 23.6
2001 1211 72.5 16.7 21.4
2002 1209 75.5 16.0 26
2003 1209 75.5 16.0 26
2004 1301 69.8 18.6 27.8
2005 1239 74.8 16.6 30.7
2006 1153 72.8 15.8 32
2007 1211 91.0 13.3 31.8
2008 1219 72.0 16.9 32.3
2009 1193 64.0 18.6 30.4
2010 1176 69.5 16.9 33.9
2011 1183 62.5 18.9 36.4
2012 1160 69.5 16.6 35.9
2013 1142 72.5 15.7 40.3
2014 1140 74.0 15.4 39.6
2015 1100 75.0 14.6 43.2
2016 1154 73.0 15.8 100
2017 1163 73.0 15.9 100
2018 1126 73.0 15.4 100
2019 1184 74.0 16.0 100
2020 1203 76.0 15.8 100
2021 1150 78.0 14.7 100
2022 1183 79.0 14.9 100
2023 1150 78.0 14.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dreher High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1234 62.8 19.6 n/a
1989 1195 62.1 19.2 n/a
1990 1055 58.6 18.0 n/a
1991 1109 57.0 19.4 22.6
1992 1108 58.8 18.8 25.7
1993 1088 56.1 19.4 28.7
1994 1119 60.5 18.5 27.2
1995 1135 64.0 17.7 20.3
1996 1135 64.0 17.7 20.3
1997 1210 64.3 18.8 22
1998 1256 70.0 17.9 27.1
1999 1386 74.2 18.7 26.4
2000 1313 76.3 17.2 23.6
2001 1211 72.5 16.7 21.4
2002 1209 75.5 16.0 26
2003 1209 75.5 16.0 26
2004 1301 69.8 18.6 27.8
2005 1239 74.8 16.6 30.7
2006 1153 72.8 15.8 32
2007 1211 91.0 13.3 31.8
2008 1219 72.0 16.9 32.3
2009 1193 64.0 18.6 30.4
2010 1176 69.5 16.9 33.9
2011 1183 62.5 18.9 36.4
2012 1160 69.5 16.6 35.9
2013 1142 72.5 15.7 40.3
2014 1140 74.0 15.4 39.6
2015 1100 75.0 14.6 43.2
2016 1154 73.0 15.8 100
2017 1163 73.0 15.9 100
2018 1126 73.0 15.4 100
2019 1184 74.0 16.0 100
2020 1203 76.0 15.8 100
2021 1150 78.0 14.7 100
2022 1183 79.0 14.9 100
2023 1150 78.0 14.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dreher High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $353 (2.7%) $427 (3.2%) $779 (5.9%) $10,197 (77.0%) $2,274 (17.2%) $12,472 (94.1%) $13,251
2020 $664 (5.0%) $565 (4.3%) $1,229 (9.3%) $9,729 (73.8%) $2,219 (16.8%) $11,948 (90.7%) $13,177
2021 $680 (5.1%) $513 (3.8%) $1,193 (8.9%) $10,210 (76.4%) $1,955 (14.6%) $12,165 (91.1%) $13,357
2022 $660 (4.8%) $491 (3.6%) $1,151 (8.4%) $10,699 (77.7%) $1,921 (13.9%) $12,620 (91.6%) $13,771
2023 $803 (5.3%) $762 (5.0%) $1,565 (10.4%) $11,370 (75.3%) $2,160 (14.3%) $13,530 (89.6%) $15,096

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dreher High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 225 High schoolsRanks 71st of 237 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Dreher High)75.483.1
 7.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Richland 01)55.558
 2.5%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Dreher High)7657.7
 18.3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Richland 01)49.740.6
 9.1%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Dreher High)73.584.4
 10.9%
   End of Course English 1 (Richland 01)67.976.3
 8.4%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11841150
 2.9%
African American574530
 7.7%
American Indian01
Asian2115
 28.6%
Hispanic6587
 33.8%
Pacific Islander33
White456455
 0.2%
Two or More Races6559
 9.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dreher High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,150 students attended Dreher High.

Dreher High ranks 80th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dreher High are 46% African American, 40% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Dreher High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : A. C. Moore Elementary
Elementary : Meadowfield Elementary
Elementary : Rosewood Elementary
Elementary : South Kilbourne Elementary
Middle : Hand Middle


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