Best High Schools in Lexington County, SC

Lexington County, SC has 23 high schools with 20,702 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lexington County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lexington County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Chapin High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students

2. River Bluff High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2197 Students

3. Lexington High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2410 Students

4. Dutch Fork High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1726 Students

5. Brookland-cayce High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students

6. Gray Collegiate Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 803 Students

7. Irmo High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students

8. Airport High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students

9. White Knoll High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2204 Students

10. Batesburg-leesville High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lexington County, SC

Lexington County, SC has 19 middle schools with 13,593 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lexington County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lexington County exceed expectations.

1. Chapin Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 913 Students

2. Meadow Glen Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students

3. Irmo Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students

4. Pleasant Hill Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students

5. Lakeside Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students

6. Northside Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students

7. R. H. Fulmer Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students

8. Crossroads Intermediate

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 • 698 Students

9. Gilbert Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students

10. Carolina Springs Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 914 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lexington County, SC

Lexington County, SC has 49 elementary schools with 27,765 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lexington County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lexington County exceed expectations.

1. Lake Murray Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 809 Students

2. Lake Murray Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 901 Students

3. New Providence Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 803 Students

4. Midway Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 891 Students

5. Meadow Glen Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students

6. Ballentine Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students

7. Pleasant Hill Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 898 Students

8. Springdale Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

9. Rocky Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 863 Students

10. Irmo Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lexington County, SC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lexington County, SC has a total population of 293,991 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lexington County, SC

71,235

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lexington County, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

22.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.00 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lexington County, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lexington County, SC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,352 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lexington County, SC Internet Health Assessment.

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Richland County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Saluda County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fairfield County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Newberry County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Calhoun County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kershaw County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Orangeburg County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Aiken County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Edgefield County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sumter County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations