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Lee 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,476 students in Lee 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Lee 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
1,476 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lee 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
1,314 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
89%
31%
# White Students
103 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
7%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
115
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,687 is higher than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,310 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,687
$15,297
Spending / Student
$16,310
$14,891
Best Lee 01 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5142 St. Charles Road
Mayesville, SC 29104
(803) 428-3637
Mayesville, SC 29104
(803) 428-3637
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
West Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 West Lee School Road
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 428-3147
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 428-3147
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #44.
Dennis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Lee Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Charlene Lane
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lee 01 School District?
Lee 01 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,476 students.
What is the rank of Lee 01hool District?
Lee 01hool District is ranked #76 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lee 01hool District?
89% of Lee 01hool District students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee 01hool District?
Lee 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Lee 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,310 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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