St. Andrews: Schools & Education
St. Andrews is served by 7 public schools. Lower Richland High is the largest at 1,244 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,364 students.
- ~2,838 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~642).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,838 residents per school. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Richland 01 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4,503,360 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,364 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 242 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,364 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.0% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
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 | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 7.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia |
| Nearest College · City | Columbia |
| Nearest College · Phone | 8,037,769,100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.9 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | RICHLAND LIBRARY LOWER RICHLAND |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 8,035,098,372 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 9019 GARNERS FERRY ROAD, HOPKINS SC 29061 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12