What grades does Lower Richland High serve?

Lower Richland High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Hopkins area.

Where is Lower Richland High located?

Lower Richland High is a urban school in Hopkins, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Richland High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lower Richland High is 15.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Hopkins, SC?

Schools in Hopkins include Lower Richland High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Hopkins area.

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Lower Richland High — School Calendar 2026-27

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Hopkins, SC 29061

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Jul

Fri

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Aug

Wed

Teacher WorkdayStaff Day

Aug

Thu

First Day of School for StudentsEvent

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Aug

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First Day of SchoolEvent

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,306

Student:Teacher

15.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Richland 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(803)695-3000

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

86%

Chronic Absenteeism

16.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

6 courses offered

118 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

53 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

110 test takers

Athletics

15 sports, 22 teams

362 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1

Worse than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,185

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

99% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,992

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,108

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$24,392

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 29%Local 55%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.0%

Below 150% poverty line

6.8%

Unemployment rate

9.9%

Uninsured residents

7.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,608

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,477

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

864 (35%)

Autism

409 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

402 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

277 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

192 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

35 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,218

Current enrollment

Stable(+7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Teachers Return (Workday)

Staff Day

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Professional Development (No School for Students)

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students/Professional Development	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students / Professional Development	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	End of First Quarter	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students/Parent-Teacher Conferences	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students / Parent-Teacher Conferences	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of Second Quarter (Early Dismissal for Students)	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students / Professional Development	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students/Professional Development	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Professional Development (No School for Students)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	End of Third Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students / Parent-Teacher Conferences	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students/Parent-Teacher Conferences	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	School Holiday	Holiday	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School for Students (Early Dismissal for Students)	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day for Teachers (Workday)	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—