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Richland Northeast High School vs. Westwood High School

Should you attend Richland Northeast High School or Westwood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Richland Northeast High School
7500 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29223
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Westwood High School
180 Turkey Farm Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Richland Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,301 students in grades 9-12, Richland Northeast High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,689 students in grades 9-12, Westwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,301 students
1,689 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richland Northeast High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richland Northeast High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westwood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
97 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richland Northeast High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richland Northeast High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richland 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richland 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#273 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
#247 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richland Northeast High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in SC)
49%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richland Northeast High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richland Northeast High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richland Northeast High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
84%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Richland Northeast High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Westwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Richland Northeast High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westwood High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
426
541
Grade 10 Students
350
465
Grade 11 Students
292
382
Grade 12 Students
233
301

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richland Northeast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richland Northeast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
63%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richland Northeast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richland Northeast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richland Northeast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richland 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richland Northeast High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richland Northeast High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richland Northeast High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richland 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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