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Enrollment
2,164
High
DISTRICT 1,822 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHLAND 02·NCES 450339000928
Blythewood High
10901 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC 29016 · (803) 691-4090 · Richland County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,164 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
140 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 608 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 511 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 547 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 498 | 23% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Blythewood High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Richland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,164 | #14 of 250 | #2 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #96 of 215 | #10 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.4% | #76 of 217 | #5 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.0% | #56 of 108 | #4 of 10 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,164
+306 (+16%) vs 2020
+4% since 2010-11, when it was 2,076
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,164 | 140 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,117 | 142.6 | 14.8:1 | 29% (608) |
| 2022-23 | 2,094 | 132.7 | 15.8:1 | 39% (820) |
| 2020-21 | 1,858 | 130 | 14.3:1 | 27% (502) |
| 2017-18 | 1,986 | 116.6 | 17.0:1 | 23% (448) |
| 2015-16 | 1,927 | 113 | 17.1:1 | 24% (465) |
| 2010-11 | 2,076 | 124 | 16.7:1 | 37% (759) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Blythewood High.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (1,986 to 2,164); teachers up 20% (116.6 to 140).
About Blythewood High
Blythewood High is a high-enrollment high school with its address in Blythewood, South Carolina. Students in grades 9 through 12 make up the school's enrollment of 2,164 students. High schools in South Carolina average about 953 students, which makes this school 127% bigger than average.
Richland 02 (32 schools, 28,841 students) runs Blythewood High.
Of every 100 students at Blythewood High, about 53 are Black. Other reported shares: 31% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 61%.
Blythewood High lists 140 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 15.5 students per teacher. The average ratio among high schools in South Carolina is similar, at 15.5:1.
In the wider Richland County area, the median household earns about $63,784 a year, about 41% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Across Richland County, 104 public schools serve about 60,410 students.
Among nearby public schools, Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is closest at about 0.7 miles. Blythewood High is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Large.
From 1,858 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 2,164 by 2024-25. Students per teacher increased from 14.3 in 2020-21 to 15.5 in 2024-25.
The Blythewood High discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Richland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
422,117
Census ACS
Median income
$63,784
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
104
60,410 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Richland 02
- Spring Valley HighHigh · 2,230 students
- Westwood HighHigh · 1,743 students
- Ridge View HighHigh · 1,631 students
- Richland Northeast HighHigh · 1,340 students
- E. L. Wright MiddleElementary · 1,275 students
- Muller Road MiddleElementary · 1,242 students
Other schools in Blythewood
- Westwood HighHigh · 1,743 students
- Muller Road MiddleElementary · 1,242 students
- Kelly Mill MiddleMiddle · 979 students
- Blythewood MiddleMiddle · 872 students
- Bethel-Hanberry ElementaryElementary · 711 students
- Langford ElementaryElementary · 631 students
Nearby schools
- Bethel-Hanberry Elementary0.7 mi · 711
- Muller Road Middle1.6 mi · 1,242
- Langford Elementary1.7 mi · 631
- Round Top Elementary2.4 mi · 581
- Westwood High2.7 mi · 1,743
- Blythewood Middle2.8 mi · 872
Frequently asked questions
About Blythewood HighHow large is Blythewood High?
Blythewood High enrolls approximately 2,164 students in grades 09-12.
Is Blythewood High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Blythewood High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blythewood High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Blythewood High is approximately 15.5:1 (140 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Blythewood High?
Blythewood High reports a student body of 31% White, 8% Hispanic, 53% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Blythewood High?
Blythewood High is overseen by Richland 02 in Richland County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.