Blythewood: Schools & Education
Blythewood schools: 10 public schools. Blythewood High is the largest at 2,094 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 9,948 students.
- ~573 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 schools serving the area — about 573 residents per school. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (10)
| School Districts · Districts | Richland 02 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 10 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 9,948 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 618 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,076 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 51.0% |
| Schools Count | 10 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | South University-Columbia |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | South University-Columbia |
| Nearest College · City | Columbia |
| Nearest College · Phone | (803) 799-9082 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Richland Library Blythewood |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 218 Mcnulty Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (803) 691-9806 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29016 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3224 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 27 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 46.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12