Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Piney Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piney Woods Elementary School's student population of 540 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piney Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Woods Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
5%
31%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Woods Elementary School is ranked #423 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Piney Woods Elementary School?
540 students attend Piney Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Piney Woods Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Woods Elementary School?
Piney Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Woods Elementary School offer ?
Piney Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Piney Woods Elementary School part of?
Piney Woods Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
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