Top Rankings
Lexington 03 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,038 students in Lexington 03 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Lexington 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
2,038 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lexington 03 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
293 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
625 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
31%
32%
# White Students
1,021 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
50%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
154
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
152
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,931 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,902 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,931
$15,453
Spending / Student
$16,902
$15,044
Best Lexington 03 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesburg-leesville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Lee Street
Leesville, SC 29070
(803) 532-1155
Leesville, SC 29070
(803) 532-1155
Grades: 3-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Batesburg-leesville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 Shealy Road
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-3831
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-3831
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Grades: PK-2
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington 03 School District?
Lexington 03 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,038 students.
What is the rank of Lexington 03 School District?
Lexington 03 School District is ranked #56 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington 03 School District?
50% of Lexington 03 School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington 03 School District?
Lexington 03 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Lexington 03 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,902 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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