Samuel A. Heyward Career and Technology Center
Columbia · SC · Richland 01 · Public
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Pendergrass Fairwold School → A. C. Flora High → C. A. Johnson High → Manning High → Richland Northeast High → Dreher High → Eau Claire High → Richland One Charter Middle College →How Samuel A. Heyward Career and Technology Center compares for families
What families should know about Samuel A. Heyward Career and Technology Center.
- ▸ 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: Pendergrass Fairwold School, A. C. Flora High, 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendergrass Fairwold School Columbia |
Public | 1.5 | 39 | — |
| A. C. Flora High Columbia |
Public | 1.7 | 1,328 | -5.2% |
| C. A. Johnson High Columbia |
Public | 2.3 | 344 | -14.9% |
| Manning High Columbia |
Public | 2.8 | 2 | — |
| Richland Northeast High Columbia |
Public | 2.9 | 1,340 | -6.6% |
| Dreher High Columbia |
Public | 2.9 | 1,144 | -3.3% |
| Eau Claire High Columbia |
Public | 3.3 | 542 | -8.3% |
| Richland One Charter Middle College Columbia |
Public · charter | 3.6 | 106 | +37.7% |