For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,382 students in Lee County, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 358 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Lee County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, SC are Lee Central High School, Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech and Dennis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Lee County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Grades: K-12
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Dennis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Lee Central Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Charlene Lane
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee High School
Alternative School
990 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Grades: 4-5
| 222 students
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Lee County Career And Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1804 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mary L. Dinkins Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
124 Gregg St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
P.o. Box 177
Elliott, SC 29046
(803) 428-3610
Elliott, SC 29046
(803) 428-3610
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lee County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, SC include Lee Central High School, Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech and Dennis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County, SC?
5 public schools are located in Lee County, SC.
What percentage of students in Lee County, SC go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Lee County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County, SC?
Lee County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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