Lexington 02 School District

715 Ninth Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lexington 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,641 students in Lexington 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Lexington 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
8,641 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
637 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Lexington 02 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SC)
#47 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lexington 02  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lexington 02  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lexington 02  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lexington 02  School District and public school graduation rate of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
16 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
123 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,134 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
12%
# Black Students
2,771 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
32%
32%
# White Students
3,051 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
35%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
543 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
293
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
608
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
603
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
614
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
654
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
648
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
618
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
686
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
724
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
687
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
878
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
682
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
494
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
452
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,330 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,733 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$12,084 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lexington 02  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$127 MM
$11,764 MM
This chart display total spending of Lexington 02  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,330
$15,453
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lexington 02  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,733
$15,044
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lexington 02  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lexington 02 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springdale Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
361 Wattling Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 739-4175
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Airport High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1315 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,348 students
Rank: #33.
Brookland-cayce High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 State Street
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 791-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #44.
Saluda River For The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1520 Duke Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4095
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
Riverbank Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,027 students
Rank: #66.
R. H. Fulmer Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1614 Walterboro St.
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #77.
Northside Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
157 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #88.
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
737 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
Grades: PK-5
| 954 students
Rank: #99.
Congaree Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 Ramblin' Road
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7430
Grades: 2-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-4070
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #1111.
Cayce Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 936-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 992 students
Rank: #1212.
Pine Ridge Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Two Innovation Center
Vocational School
509 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 936-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lexington 02 School District?
Lexington 02 School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,641 students.
What is the rank of Lexington 02 School District?
Lexington 02 School District is ranked #47 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington 02 School District?
35% of Lexington 02 School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington 02 School District?
Lexington 02 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Lexington 02 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,733 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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