Lee Central High School
Tel:
(803)428-4010
- Lee Central High School serves 647 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Lee Central High School's student population of 647 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 647 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lee Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lee Central High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #448 out of 1,130 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 94% | 34% |
| White | 5% | 51% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.62 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lee 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lee Central High School is Lee County Career And Technology Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lee Central Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lee Central Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bishopville Lee County Career And Technology Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
1804 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803)428-4633 0.0 9-12 n/a - Bishopville Lee Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 437 students
0.9 miles
41 Charlene Lane
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803)428-2100 0.9 6-8 437 - Bishopville Lee High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 65 students
2.2 miles
990 Wisacki Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803)896-3190 2.2 9-12 65 - Bishopville Bishopville Primary Grades: PK-5 | 556 students
3.7 miles
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803)483-1005 3.7 PK-5 556 - Bishopville Pee Dee Math Science And Technology Academy Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 155 students
6.2 miles
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803)428-8400 6.2 K-7 155
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