Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Batesburg-leesville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Batesburg-leesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Batesburg-leesville High School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Batesburg-leesville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Batesburg-leesville High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
31%
32%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Batesburg-leesville High School's ranking?
Batesburg-leesville High School is ranked #522 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Batesburg-leesville High School often compared to?
Batesburg-leesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School, Gilbert High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Batesburg-leesville High School?
The graduation rate of Batesburg-leesville High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Batesburg-leesville High School?
561 students attend Batesburg-leesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Batesburg-leesville High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Batesburg-leesville High School?
Batesburg-leesville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Batesburg-leesville High School offer ?
Batesburg-leesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Batesburg-leesville High School part of?
Batesburg-leesville High School is part of Lexington 03 School District.
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