Lexington County Schools & Education
Lexington County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
74.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
74.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,338
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#35
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lexington County
Measured School Summary
Lexington County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 74.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,338 per pupil, Lexington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% below the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 10.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lexington County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
73 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
25/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #35 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
74.1%
10.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,338
$173 above the state average
School coverage
73
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lexington County has 73 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lexington County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Lexington County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#35
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Lexington 01
Elementary to high school visible
28,031 students
31 listed schools in this county slice.
Lexington 02
Elementary to high school visible
8,626 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Lexington 04
Elementary to high school visible
3,544 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Lexington 03
Elementary to high school visible
1,977 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lexington 01 is the largest listed district slice, with 31 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lexington County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lexington County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lexington County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Massive and Diverse Suburban System
Lexington County supports a vast network of 73 public schools, serving an impressive 62,874 students. This extensive infrastructure includes 36 elementary, 18 middle, and 16 high schools across four distinct districts.
A Multi-District Educational Hub
Lexington 01 is the largest district, serving over 28,000 students alone. The county is also a major center for charter education, with six charter schools including the massive SC Connections Academy, which enrolls over 6,200 students.
Suburban Excellence and Virtual Options
With an average size of 886 students, schools here often feel like large, bustling communities. Most campuses are located in suburban settings, though the county also hosts large virtual schools that serve students across the entire region.
School Overview
Total Schools
73
in Lexington County
Reported Enrollment
62,874
73 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
6
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Lexington County
73 Public Schools in Lexington County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 73 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Connections Academy | Profile | Charter Institute at Erskine | Columbia, 29210Suburb: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 6,263 |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Profile | Charter Institute at Erskine | West Columbia, 29169Suburb: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 2,912 |
| Lexington High | Profile | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29072Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,410 |
| White Knoll High | Profile | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29073Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,204 |
| River Bluff High | Profile | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29072Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,197 |
| Chapin High | Profile | Lexington 05 | Chapin, 29036Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,615 |
| Airport High | Profile | Lexington 02 | West Columbia, 29170Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,428 |
| Irmo High | Profile | Lexington 05 | Columbia, 29212Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,307 |
| Brookland-Cayce High | Profile | Lexington 02 | Cayce, 29033Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,171 |
| Gilbert High | Profile | Lexington 01 | Gilbert, 29054Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,118 |
| Riverbank Elementary | Profile | Lexington 02 | West Columbia, 29169Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,015 |
| Beechwood Middle | Profile | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29072Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,014 |
| Irmo Middle | Profile | Lexington 05 | Columbia, 29212Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,011 |
| Cayce Elementary | Profile | Lexington 02 | Cayce, 29033Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 998 |
| Herbert A. Wood Elementary | Profile | Lexington 02 | West Columbia, 29172Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 967 |
| Carolina Springs Middle | Record | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29073Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 914 |
| Chapin Intermediate | Record | Lexington 05 | Chapin, 29036Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 913 |
| Lake Murray Elementary | Record | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29072Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 901 |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary | Record | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29072Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 898 |
| Midway Elementary | Record | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29072Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 891 |
SC Connections Academy
Charter Institute at Erskine
Columbia, 29210 / Suburb: Large
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter Institute at Erskine
West Columbia, 29169 / Suburb: Large
Lexington High
Lexington 01
Lexington, 29072 / Suburb: Large
White Knoll High
Lexington 01
Lexington, 29073 / Suburb: Large
River Bluff High
Lexington 01
Lexington, 29072 / Rural: Fringe
Chapin High
Lexington 05
Chapin, 29036 / Rural: Fringe
Airport High
Lexington 02
West Columbia, 29170 / Suburb: Large
Irmo High
Lexington 05
Columbia, 29212 / Suburb: Large
Brookland-Cayce High
Lexington 02
Cayce, 29033 / Suburb: Large
Gilbert High
Lexington 01
Gilbert, 29054 / Rural: Fringe
Riverbank Elementary
Lexington 02
West Columbia, 29169 / Suburb: Large
Beechwood Middle
Lexington 01
Lexington, 29072 / Suburb: Large
Irmo Middle
Lexington 05
Columbia, 29212 / Suburb: Large
Cayce Elementary
Lexington 02
Cayce, 29033 / Suburb: Large
Herbert A. Wood Elementary
Lexington 02
West Columbia, 29172 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,338
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Lexington County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lexington County, South Carolina?
Lexington County supports a vast network of 73 public schools, serving an impressive 62,874 students. This extensive infrastructure includes 36 elementary, 18 middle, and 16 high schools across four distinct districts.
What are the major school districts in Lexington County, South Carolina?
Lexington 01 is the largest district, serving over 28,000 students alone. The county is also a major center for charter education, with six charter schools including the massive SC Connections Academy, which enrolls over 6,200 students.
What is the school experience like in Lexington County?
With an average size of 886 students, schools here often feel like large, bustling communities. Most campuses are located in suburban settings, though the county also hosts large virtual schools that serve students across the entire region.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.