Best Schools in Lexington County, SC
Lexington County, SC has 92 public schools (16 high, 21 middle, 47 elementary) serving 72,804 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Lexington County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lexington County, SC
The top high schools in Lexington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gray Collegiate Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 803 Students
2. Chapin High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
3. Lexington High
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2410 Students
4. River Bluff High
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2197 Students
5. Dutch Fork High
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1726 Students
6. Gilbert High
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1118 Students
7. Irmo High
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students
8. Pelion High
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
9. White Knoll High
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2204 Students
10. Brookland-cayce High
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lexington County, SC
The top middle schools in Lexington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Glen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
2. Beechwood Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1014 Students
3. Lakeside Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
4. Chapin Middle
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
5. Chapin Intermediate
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 913 Students
6. Pleasant Hill Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students
7. Irmo Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
8. Dutch Fork Middle
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
9. Gilbert Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
10. Carolina Springs Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 914 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lexington County, SC
The top elementary schools in Lexington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Murray Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 901 Students
2. New Providence Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 803 Students
3. Lake Murray Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 809 Students
4. Midway Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 891 Students
5. Piney Woods Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
6. Chapin Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 790 Students
7. Rocky Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 863 Students
8. Meadow Glen Elementary
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
9. East Point Academy
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 776 Students
10. Pleasant Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 898 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
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 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
22.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Lexington County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lexington County, SC
How many schools are in Lexington County, SC?
Lexington County, SC has 92 public schools: 16 high schools, 21 middle schools and 47 elementary schools, serving 72,804 students in total.
How do schools in Lexington County perform on state tests?
On average, 92 schools in Lexington County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Lexington County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lexington 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.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lexington County
9 places in Lexington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Lexington (20)
- West Columbia (13)
- Chapin (5)
- Swansea (5)
- Batesburg Leesville (4)
- Gilbert (4)
- Pelion (4)
- Cayce (3)
- Gaston (2)
School districts (4)
- Lexington 01 (30 schools)
- Lexington 02 (12 schools)
- Lexington 04 (7 schools)
- Lexington 03 (4 schools)