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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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,626 students in Lexington 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 67% 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
13 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
8,626 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
634 Teachers
54,656 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
0.66
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
140 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,248 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
13%
# Black Students
2,742 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
32%
31%
# White Students
2,886 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
33%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
590 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
339
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
598
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
615
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
628
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
624
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
648
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
629
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
629
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
638
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
679
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
878
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
716
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
559
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
446
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,358 is higher than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,759 is less than the state median of $14,891. 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
$16,358
$15,297
Spending / Student
$14,759
$14,891
Best Lexington 02 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookland-cayce High School
Magnet 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
| 1,171 students
Rank: #22.
Airport High School
Magnet 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
| 1,428 students
Rank: #33.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Riverbank Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,015 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
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 967 students
Rank: #77.
Congaree Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
R. H. Fulmer Middle School
Magnet 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
| 568 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
| 420 students
Rank: #1010.
Northside Middle School
Magnet 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
| 555 students
Rank: #1111.
Cayce Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 998 students
Rank: #1212.
Pine Ridge Middle School
Magnet 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
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Two Innovation Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 8,626 students.
What is the rank of Lexington 02hool District?
Lexington 02hool District is ranked #51 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?
33% of Lexington 02hool District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Lexington 02hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,759 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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