A
Very Good
90/100

Spring Valley High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 120 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 79% · Math 81% proficient · 84th percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
2,314
Students
enrolled
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%84/100reading 76th percentile, math 92nd percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%74/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency79% (+30 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency81% (+34 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+6 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White98%87%reading +21 pts, math +25 pts97th percentile (list)
Black72%77%reading +16 pts, math +35 pts97th percentile (list)
Hispanic67%85%reading +5 pts, math +30 pts86th percentile (list)
Asian95%—reading +5 pts100th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%—reading +11 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income67%77%reading +7 pts, math +31 pts85th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 120 Sparkleberry Lane
City Columbia
ZIP Code 29229
District 4503390
NCES School ID 450339000975
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29229

Understanding the community around Spring Valley High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,335
Per Capita Income $33,841
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%
High School or Higher 95.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,800
Median Rent $1,581
Owner-Occupied 69.6%
Renter-Occupied 30.4%
View full data for ZIP 29229 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Spring Valley High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 51.9%
White 20.1%
Hispanic/Latino 14.7%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More Races 5.2%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,314
Teachers (FTE) 123.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Spring Valley High?
Spring Valley High has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Spring Valley High?
Spring Valley High has 2,314 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does Spring Valley High serve?
Spring Valley High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Spring Valley High receive per student?
Spring Valley High receives $18,376 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Spring Valley High in 29229 ▼
Avg Home Value
$268,778
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,789
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
30.4%

Other Schools in 29229

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026