Best Schools in Lester, SC
Lester, SC has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,614 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Lester don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lester, SC
The top high schools in Lester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marlboro County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lester, SC
The top middle schools in Lester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lester, SC
The top elementary schools in Lester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bennettsville Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 552 Students
2. Mccoll Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 643 Students
3. Bennettsville Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 225 Students
4. Wallace Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 432 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lester, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lester, SC has a total population of 707 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lester, 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 Lester, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lester, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lester, 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 Lester, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lester, SC
How many schools are in Lester, SC?
Lester, SC has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,614 students in total.
How do schools in Lester perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Lester score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Lester don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lester?
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.
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