Collected and spent
In 2023, Richland School District 1 spent about $481.0M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$481.0M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
65 mills
Source · South Carolina Department of Revenue, Richland County School District One 2024. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Richland County School District One 2024 — school levy modeled at 65 mills on 4% AV (effective ~0.26% on market; covers Columbia proper). Verify at Richland County AuditorWhere it goes
Four service lines.
Schools
$334.1M
Public works
$121.3M
General government
$25.5M
Debt service · past obligation
$0.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
Not on file yet.
When decisions happen
Not on file yet.
How to reach it
Not on file yet.
Also on this tax bill
A Richland School District 1 address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Richland School District 1
Sources
What it is
South Carolina Department of Revenue, Richland County School District One 2024. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Richland County School District One 2024 — school levy modeled at 65 mills on 4% AV (effective ~0.26% on market; covers Columbia proper). Verify at Richland County AuditorSpent
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
South Carolina Department of Revenue, Richland County School District One 2024. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Richland County School District One 2024 — school levy modeled at 65 mills on 4% AV (effective ~0.26% on market; covers Columbia proper). Verify at Richland County AuditorTo act on what you have read
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