Richland Northeast High School is a public high school in Columbia, South Carolina. Richland Northeast, often abbreviated as RNE, RNH, or RNHS, was founded in 1978 to handle the excessive population of students at Spring Valley High School. Spring Valley is now Richland Northeast's largest rival in sporting events.
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).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Richland Northeast High School's student population of 1,301 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1978
Colors
Blue, Orange
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Where Joy Resides
School Rankings
Richland Northeast High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Northeast High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
63%
31%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavalier
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland Northeast High School's ranking?
Richland Northeast High School is ranked #273 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Richland Northeast High School often compared to?
Richland Northeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley High School, Blythewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland Northeast High School?
The graduation rate of Richland Northeast High School is 75%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Richland Northeast High School?
1,301 students attend Richland Northeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Richland Northeast High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland Northeast High School?
Richland Northeast High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richland Northeast High School offer ?
Richland Northeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richland Northeast High School part of?
Richland Northeast High School is part of Richland 02 School District.
School Reviews
2 6/13/2011
Teachers are great. Administration does not control the disruptive students. When a disruptive student gets sent to an administrator, the student gets a slap on the wrist and gets sent back to class. Gangs have significant influence. Good teachers and substitutes who try to teach the students get forced out of their jobs by the administration. I would not send my child to this school.
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