Carolus Online Academy
Columbia · SC · SC Public Charter School District · Public charter · K-12 combined
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SCDJJ Evaluation and Detention Center → American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu → C. A. Johnson High → Eau Claire High → Gray Collegiate Academy → Columbia High → W.J. Keenan High → Samuel A. Heyward Career and Technology Center →How Carolus Online Academy compares for families
What families should know about Carolus Online Academy.
- ▸ LocallySC sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: SCDJJ Evaluation and Detention Center, American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu, C. A. Johnson High and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Your state's public flagship
University of South Carolina-Columbia
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $22,811/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Enrollment trend & projection
Total enrollment + grade 12, NCES Common Core of Data (2021–2024).
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCDJJ Evaluation and Detention Center Columbia |
Public | 1.3 | 366 | +96.8% |
| American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu Lexington |
Public · charter | 8.6 | 412 | +17.7% |
| C. A. Johnson High Columbia |
Public | 7.1 | 344 | -14.9% |
| Eau Claire High Columbia |
Public | 5.4 | 542 | -8.3% |
| Gray Collegiate Academy West Columbia |
Public · charter | 3.9 | 629 | +7.0% |
| Columbia High Columbia |
Public | 2.5 | 681 | -1.4% |
| W.J. Keenan High Columbia |
Public | 8.9 | 675 | -7.9% |
| Samuel A. Heyward Career and Technology Center Columbia |
Public | 8.7 | — | — |