Lexington County Public Schools
Lexington County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
73
public schools
Total Enrollment
62,874
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Lexington County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lexington County has 4 district entries. Lexington 01 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 31 schools.
School records are spread across 11 listed communities. Lexington has the most listed schools, with 21 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 36 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 6 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 6 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
15 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
Lexington 01
Lexington 02
Lexington 04
Lexington 03
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 | Listed only | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29073Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 914 |
| Chapin Intermediate | Listed only | Lexington 05 | Chapin, 29036Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 913 |
| Lake Murray Elementary | Listed only | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29072Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 901 |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary | Listed only | Lexington 01 | Lexington, 29072Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 898 |
| Midway Elementary | Listed only | 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
Carolina Springs Middle
Lexington 01
Lexington, 29073 / Suburb: Large
Chapin Intermediate
Lexington 05
Chapin, 29036 / Suburb: Large
Lake Murray Elementary
Lexington 01
Lexington, 29072 / Suburb: Large
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Lexington 01
Lexington, 29072 / Suburb: Large
Midway Elementary
Lexington 01
Lexington, 29072 / Suburb: Large
Lexington County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lexington County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lexington County public school directory?
The directory lists 73 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lexington County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lexington County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lexington County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 15 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Lexington County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lexington County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.