Top Rankings
Lexington 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,544 students in Lexington 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Lexington 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
8,544 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
618 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lexington 02 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 79% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
# American Indian Students
25 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
181 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,348 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
14%
# Black Students
2,753 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
32%
31%
# White Students
2,745 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
32%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
489 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
352
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
645
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
606
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
646
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
631
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
610
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
649
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
594
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
616
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
635
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
858
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
662
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
562
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
478
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,515 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,900 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,515
$15,220
Spending / Student
$14,900
$14,817
Best Lexington 02 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookland-cayce High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 State Street
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 791-5000
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 791-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #22.
Airport High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1315 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5600
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #33.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
361 Wattling Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 739-4175
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 739-4175
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Riverbank Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-3400
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,002 students
Rank: #55.
Saluda River Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Duke Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4095
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4095
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
737 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
Grades: PK-5
| 962 students
Rank: #77.
Congaree Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Ramblin' Road
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7430
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7430
Grades: 2-5
| 354 students
Rank: #88.
R. H. Fulmer Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1614 Walterboro St.
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5660
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #99.
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-4070
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-4070
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #1010.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
157 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4190
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1111.
Cayce Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 936-5500
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 936-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 986 students
Rank: #1212.
Pine Ridge Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7400
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Two Innovation Center
Vocational School
509 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 936-5550
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 936-5550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington 02 School District?
Lexington 02 School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,544 students.
What is the rank of Lexington 02hool District?
Lexington 02hool District is ranked #54 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington 02hool District?
32% of Lexington 02hool District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington 02hool District?
Lexington 02hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Lexington 02hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,900 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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