Kershaw County School District

• Number of schools: 19
• Number of students: ~10,856
• Student-teacher ratio: ~15:1
• No. 36 school district in SC

Lexington County School District One

• Number of schools: 31
• Number of students: ~27,766
• Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
• No. 4 school district in SC

Lexington County School District Two

• Number of schools: 13
• Number of students: ~8,641
• Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
• SC ranking not available

Lexington-Richland School District Five

• Number of schools: 23
• Number of students: ~17,245
• Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
• No. 2 school district in SC

Richland County School District One

• Number of schools: 48
• Number of students: ~22,151
• Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
• SC ranking not available

Richland County School District Two

• Number of schools: 32
• Number of students: ~28,303
• Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
• SC ranking not available

The top private schools in Columbia

• Grades PK-12
• Total enrollment: 880
• Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
• Tuition is ~$20,000
• No. 2 in best private high school in South Carolina

The top charter schools in Columbia

• Grades K-8
• Total enrollment: 302
• Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
• Tuition: Call for tuition information
• No. 6 best charter elementary school in South Carolina

• Live Music by Paisley Marie | Friday, May 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | Free | Grab a cold drink from the bar and start the weekend off right.
• Something Rotten - The Musical at Town Theatre | Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 25 | Times vary | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15-$25 | Note: This hilarious musical is rated PG-13 because of some adult situations and language.

• Lexington County Blowfish vs the Asheboro ZooKeepers | Saturday, May 25 | 7 p.m. | Lexington County Baseball Stadium | $9.50 | The Blowfish are a summer collegiate baseball team in the Coastal Plain League.
• Brunch Trivia at The Grand | Saturday, May 25 | 12-2 p.m. | The Grand on Main, 1621 Main St., Columbia | Price of purchase | Bring your brain to brunch.
• Lupus Awareness Walk | Saturday, May 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | St. Andrews Park, 920 Beatty Rd., Columbia | Join the Richland County Recreation Commission as they raise awareness about Lupus and explore finding a cure.
• South Carolina EMS Association - EMS Appreciation Celebration Family Fun Day | Saturday, May 25 | South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | Parking is $5 | This event is to help introduce the public to local community heroes + raise funds for EMS education.

• Abari Music Festival | Sunday, May 26 | 3-8 p.m. | West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheatre, 109 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | Free | Listen to music from several different genres including, Indian, Celtic, Latin, African, and Jazz.
• Cocktail Classroom | Sunday, May 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Smoked Restaurant, 1643 Main St., Columbia | $65 | Join Smoked for Cocktail 101: Craft cocktails at home, master shaking vs. stirring, elevate ice’s role, and embrace mixology essentials.

• An art workshop
• Movement studio
• Gym
• Canteen
• Breakout rooms
• Sensory room
• And more

• Uptown Gifts is moving from 1204 Main St. to 745 Saluda Ave. in Five Points. Owner Michelle Cormier cited rent + parking as reasons for the move. The Main Street location will likely remain open through July. Follow along on social for updates. (The State)

• Move the backyard barbecue inside — a frontal boundary will bring showers to the region this weekend, especially in the northern Midlands. Rain is expected through the holiday weekend, with potential strong thunderstorms on Monday. WLTX has the forecast.

• The SC State Museum is a part of the Blue Star Museums initiative, honoring and offering free general admission to active military members + their families through Monday, Sept. 2. Check the eligibility requirements.

• The YMCA of Columbia’s annual Race to Remember, happening on Saturday, May 25, honors fallen military personnel with a 5K run/walk. Proceeds benefit the Y’s Annual Campaign + fund a YMCA membership for a veteran. Register for $35.

• Looking to book a last-minute flight or plan a trip this summer? Make your flying process plane and simple with Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). We’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates + parking to food and beverage options.

• USC’s women’s basketball program hasn’t reached dynasty status, at least not yet. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• Stanley is having a Memorial Day sale. Get your summer drinkware, camp mugs, coolers, and tumblers 25% off with code MEMORIAL DAY.*

• Choose your top and bottom cookie. Pro tip: Vegan + gluten-free cookie options are available.
• Choose your ice cream — order the Blackberry Crumble.
• Choose your toppings. Pick from 11 options + don’t sleep on fruity pebbles as a topping choice.
• Get your sandwich hot pressed.