Serving 874 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Hill Elementary School's student population of 874 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#216 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
12%
31%
White
70%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pleasant Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boundary St. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
874 students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Hill Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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