Chapin High School vs. Lexington High School
Should I attend Chapin High School or Lexington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chapin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,592 students in grades 9-12, Chapin High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 2,352 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,592 students
2,352 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
161 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#24 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
92%
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
419
667
Grade 10 Students
421
583
Grade 11 Students
361
525
Grade 12 Students
391
577
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
82%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%