Welcome to Richland One

Welcome to Richland County School District One. Ideally located in the center of the Palmetto State and just a short drive from the mountains and the beaches, Richland One is great place to learn, live, work and play.

Our district covers 482 square miles and encompasses urban, suburban and rural neighborhoods in Columbia, South Carolina’s capital city. With more than 23,000 students enrolled in our 50 schools, Richland One is the state’s sixth-largest school district.

Recognizing that our students learn in different ways and have different interests, we offer an exciting and challenging array of educational opportunities that include Montessori programs, International Baccalaureate programs, visual and performing arts, foreign language, advanced academic programs, robotics and aerospace education. Many of our programs serve as models for others across the state and nation.

Richland One’s long-standing tradition of excellence dates to the district’s earliest beginnings in the late-1800s. Year after year, our graduates leave our schools and go on to attend some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities. The Richland One Class of 2009 broke district records by earning more than $50.5 million in scholarships.

Our community consistently shows its commitment to nurturing educational excellence. Just walk into any of our schools and you’ll see evidence of the vigorous community support that our district enjoys. Thanks to Richland One voters, our students go to school in state-of-the-art facilities built new or renovated through our Schools for the 21st Century bond construction program. Community members from all walks of life - parents, retirees, elected officials, college students, business people, military, faith-based organizations - also share their time and talents every day by serving as volunteers in our schools.

Richland One is more than just a school district. We are a community of learners with one vision, one mission and one common purpose - providing all of our students with a high-quality education.

FACTS & FIGURES
Schools
Total Number of Schools	50
Elementary Schools	28
Middle Schools	9
High Schools	7
Special Schools	3
Charter Schools	3
Student Enrollment
Total Enrollment*	23,161
Elementary School	10,919
Middle School	5,005
High School	6,756
Special/Charter Schools	481
Student Demographics
Ethnicity
Black	78%
White	17%
Other	5%
Free/Reduced Lunch	65%
Personnel
(Full-time Equivalents - FTEs)
Total Number of Employees	4141
Teachers	2,046
National Board-Certified Teachers	260
2009-2010 General Fund Budget	$238,450,399
* Based on 135th-day enrollment figures for 2008-2009