For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,363 students in 29072, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29072, SC are Lexington High School and River Bluff High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29072 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29072, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29072 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Bluff High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29072, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,475 students
Rank: #22.
River Bluff High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,160 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 Innovation Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Grades: K-12
| 1,728 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Technology Center
Vocational School
2421 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3000
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29072, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Hendrix St
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29072, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29072, SC include Lexington High School and River Bluff High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29072?
4 public high schools are located in 29072.
What is the racial composition of students in 29072?
29072 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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