Lexington 04 School District

607 East Fifth Street
Swansea, SC 29160
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,942 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
2,942 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
55,972 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.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#69 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
43%
29%
52%
26%
50%
70%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.67
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
24%
14%
% Black
19%
31%
% White
51%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,919 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,215
$15,220
Spending / Student
$12,919
$14,817

Best Lexington 04 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swansea High Freshman Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1195 I. W. Hutto Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7006
Gr: 9 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Swansea High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East First Street
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7007
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Sandhills Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7003
Gr: 3-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Sandhills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
582 Meadowfield Road
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7005
Gr: 7-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Gaston Street
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 490-7004
Gr: 5-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Gr: PK-K | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Sandhills Primary
140 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7002
Gr: 1-2 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lexington 04 School District?
Lexington 04 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,942 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington 04hool District?
51% of Lexington 04hool District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% 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 $12,919 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,942 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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