Public schools in Blythewood, SC
10 open public schools with an address in Blythewood, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,977
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Blythewood public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Blythewood, SC: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,977 students, an average of 998 per school. The largest campus is Blythewood High (2,164 students), and the largest elementary school is Muller Road Middle (1,242).
Every listed school belongs to Richland 02. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Blythewood
Elementary schools in Blythewood
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel-Hanberry Elementary Richland 02 | PK–05 | 711 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus Richland 02 | PK–02 | 531 | 13.6:1 | |
| Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus Richland 02 | 03–05 | 523 | 14.3:1 | |
| Langford Elementary Richland 02 | PK–05 | 631 | 15.1:1 | |
| Muller Road Middle Richland 02 · Magnet | KG–08 | 1,242 | 15.3:1 | |
| Round Top Elementary Richland 02 | PK–05 | 581 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Blythewood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythewood Middle Richland 02 | 06–08 | 872 | 16.3:1 | |
| Kelly Mill Middle Richland 02 · Magnet | 02–08 | 979 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Blythewood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythewood High Richland 02 | 09–12 | 2,164 | 15.5:1 | |
| Westwood High Richland 02 · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,743 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black60.1%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Blythewood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,977 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Blythewood
How many public schools are in Blythewood, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Blythewood: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 9,977 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Blythewood?
All listed public schools with an address in Blythewood belong to Richland 02. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Blythewood?
Blythewood High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Blythewood, with 2,164 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Blythewood?
No school with an address in Blythewood is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Blythewood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Blythewood public schools is 14.9:1, higher than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Blythewood guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities