Lexington 03 School District

338 West Columbia Avenue
Batesburg-leesville, SC 29006
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lexington 03 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,991 students in Lexington 03 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Lexington 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
1,991 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Lexington 03 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#45 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lexington 03  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lexington 03  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lexington 03  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lexington 03  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lexington 03  School District and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.67
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
327 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
582 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
29%
31%
# White Students
962 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
48%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
114
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
148
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,331 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 $17,301 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$12,084 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lexington 03  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$11,764 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lexington 03  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,331
$15,220
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lexington 03  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,301
$14,817
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lexington 03  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lexington 03 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesburg-leesville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
403 South Lee Street
Leesville, SC 29070
(803) 532-1155
Grades: 3-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Batesburg-leesville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Shealy Road
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-3831
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Grades: PK-2
| 535 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lexington 03 School District?
Lexington 03 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,991 students.
What is the rank of Lexington 03hool District?
Lexington 03hool District is ranked #45 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington 03hool District?
48% of Lexington 03hool District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington 03hool District?
Lexington 03hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Lexington 03hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,301 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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