Best Schools in Lee County, SC
Lee County, SC has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,228 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in Lee County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lee County, SC
The top high schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students
2. Lee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dept Of Correction N04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lee County, SC
The top middle schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 358 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, SC
The top elementary schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lower Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 175 Students
2. Bay Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
3. Dennis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
4. West Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lee County, SC has a total population of 16,531 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lee County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lee County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lee County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lee County, SC
How many schools are in Lee County, SC?
Lee County, SC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,228 students in total.
How do schools in Lee County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lee County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in Lee County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Lee County, SC
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lee County
3 places in Lee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Bishopville (4)
- Mayesville (1)
- Rembert (1)
School districts (1)
- Lee 01 (5 schools)