For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,498 students in Lee County, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 358 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Lee County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, SC are Lee Central High School, Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical and Dennis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Lee County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Central High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Grades: K-11
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Dennis Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Lee Central Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Charlene Lane
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1804 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee High School
Alternative School
990 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Grades: 4-5
| 222 students
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Mary L. Dinkins Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
124 Gregg St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
P.o. Box 177
Elliott, SC 29046
(803) 428-3610
Elliott, SC 29046
(803) 428-3610
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lee County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, SC are Lee Central High School, Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical and Dennis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County, SC?
6 public schools are located in Lee County, SC.
What percentage of students in Lee County, SC go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Lee County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County, SC?
Lee County, SC minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 51% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Public Schools Struggle to Accommodate Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Undocumented and unaccompanied migrant children, particularly among Hispanic populations, are rapidly increasing in number, especially in the southern United States. Federal law requires public schools to provide services to all children. Yet, many schools are struggling to accommodate this new wave of potential students who come to them without parents or guardians, while some municipalities are flat out refusing to accommodate these children.
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Many states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.
March 06, 2023
Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?I used to think that students having smartphones in school was a bad thing. Not any more. Here are my reasons why.
