Spring Valley High School
Columbia, SC 29229
Phone: (803) 699-3500
Fax: (803) 699-3541
District: Richland 02 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2230 students
Spring Valley High School, a public school located in Columbia, SC, serves grades 9-12 in the Richland 02 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Spring Valley High School is a public school located in Columbia, SC. 2230 students attend Spring Valley High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 8/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average SAT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average ACT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: February 23, 2026
The kids there are not very nice and constantly will harass others some racism in constant fights
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Posted: January 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 about the students they teach. The principal goes above and beyond what is required for parents and students when an issue or need arises. There are a variety of clubs and athletics for anyone looking to be involved. Tutoring is available for all students if ever needed. I truly believe if your child is not successful at Spring Valley, it's due to a lack of initiative on the students part. Everything they need for success is at their fingertips, they just have to take the initiative to better themselves. I highly recommend Spring Valley and am grateful for the education they provided to my now young adults.
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Posted: August 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 media frenzy.
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Posted: January 1, 2019
Horrible. Doesnt seem like a good school at all.
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Posted: January 1, 2019
This school is not so good. Not good.
Posted: October 8, 2018
First of all, some teachers abuse the power of giving hours here. Most teachers don't give a warning; they just give hours on the spot. That won't teach students how to behave if they don't let the student have a chance to fix the problem. They also are super strict with the dress code. Some students at the school can be disrespectful and rude and the staff and teachers know how to handle it before it gets out of hand. But overall the teachers are friendly and are willing to help you. It's not the teachers making it a bad learning environment, it's mainly the students and their behavior.
Posted: October 8, 2018
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Posted: March 8, 2017
We are a military family that moves every one to three years. Two of my children graduated from here, and it's been the best high school in all areas of any they attended. The college and career office is beneficial like nothing I've seen. The facilities are top notch. The teachers always extended themselves to help our kids. I wish my third child could attend.
Posted: December 11, 2016
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Posted: December 11, 2016
My child attends this school and I have found them to be fair with all students contrary to what some may think. The principal is an excellent person that has always answered any questions I ask.
Posted: March 5, 2015
As a former student who attended Spring Valley for 2 years, has been to 5 high schools (due to being a military dependent) and who has friends in other schools and districts around South Carolina, I can say that this school truly is one of the best schools in the state if not the best. Greats students, great staff, excellent academics, and wonderful sports programs.
Posted: May 7, 2014
Best school in the state as far as I am concerned. My last two children graduated from SV and I could not be more pleased with their education.
Posted: April 23, 2013
The behavior of the Spring Valley parents was appaling during the recent High School rezoning during which they hijacked the process and secured an unequal advantage for themselves at the expense of others.
Posted: October 29, 2012
Spring Valley is a place that I will fondly remember for the rest of my life. The teachers and staff are incredible people and I could not have been more prepared for college or for adulthood. Being a student at SVHS taught me how to be responsible for myself and my actions, how to work hard and how to earn success. In comparison to Spring Valley, looking at the educations that teenagers I know are receiving from other schools in the area is appalling. SVHS is one of the best educations any child can get anywhere in the country.
Posted: December 26, 2011
There is a reason why everyone wants to send their children to Spring Valley. High academic standards, excellent teachers, great principal,involved parents, and happy and productive students.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Spring Valley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Columbia | SC | 2.4 mi | |
| 2 | Longcreek Plantation | Area of Town | Blythewood | SC | 5.2 mi | |
| 3 | Reflections | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Columbia | SC | 9.7 mi | |
| 4 | Linwood plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Dalzell | SC | 24.6 mi |
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| Fort Jackson | 7.5 mi. |
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