Top Rankings
Lexington 04 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,979 students in Lexington 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Lexington 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,276 Schools
# Students
2,979 Students
795,969 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
56,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lexington 04 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Graduation Rate
70%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.7%
25.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
26%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
20%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
48%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,756 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,636 is less than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$14,457 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$54 MM
$13,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,756
$18,162
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,636
$16,961
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lexington 04 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swansea High Freshman Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1195 I. W. Hutto Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7006
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7006
Gr: 9 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Swansea High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 East First Street
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7007
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7007
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Sandhills Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7003
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7003
Gr: 3-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Sandhills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
582 Meadowfield Road
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7005
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7005
Gr: 7-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Gaston Street
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7004
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7004
Gr: 5-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Gr: PK-K | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
140 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7002
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7002
Gr: 1-2 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington 04 School District?
Lexington 04 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,979 students.
What is the rank of Lexington 04hool District?
Lexington 04hool District is ranked #66 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington 04hool District?
48% of Lexington 04hool District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington 04hool District?
Lexington 04hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Lexington 04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,636 is less than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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