Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H. E. Corley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. E. Corley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
H. E. Corley Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
H. E. Corley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. E. Corley Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#537 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
38%
31%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. E. Corley Elementary School's ranking?
H. E. Corley Elementary School is ranked #537 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are H. E. Corley Elementary School often compared to?
H. E. Corley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leaphart Elementary School, Dutch Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend H. E. Corley Elementary School?
572 students attend H. E. Corley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of H. E. Corley Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. E. Corley Elementary School?
H. E. Corley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. E. Corley Elementary School offer ?
H. E. Corley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is H. E. Corley Elementary School part of?
H. E. Corley Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/31/2021
My son has been going to H. E. Corley since he was 3 and I cant say enough about the teachers and staff are top notch! His principal Mr. Jason Pollock has been at this school for many years and has turned it around to be one of best in the district! I''m a proud parent oh and he knows each student by name and truly cares about their education!
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