Lexington 02 School District
School District · West Columbia, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,535
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,535
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Lexington 02?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lexington 02 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Riverbank Elementary
West Columbia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brookland-cayce High
Cayce · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cayce Elementary
Cayce · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#53 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,535
+$204 vs South Carolina median
District size
8,544 students
Larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
Lexington 02 ranks #53 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Lexington 02's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverbank Elementary (7.9/10), Brookland-cayce High (7.0/10), and Cayce Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lexington 02 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lexington 02
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverbank Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Brookland-cayce High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Cayce Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Springdale Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Saluda River Academy for the Arts | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Airport High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | R. H. Fulmer Middle | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Herbert A. Wood Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Congaree Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lexington 02
Lexington 02 is a West Columbia, South Carolina school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 8,544 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $14,535 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Lexington 02 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverbank Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lexington 02 students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lexington 02, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lexington 02 with test data.
Schools in Lexington 02
12 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- West Columbia
- Total Enrollment
- 8,544
- Teachers (FTE)
- 620
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lexington 02?
Lexington 02 has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lexington 02?
The average composite rating for Lexington 02 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lexington 02?
Lexington 02 spends $14,535 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lexington 02?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lexington 02 is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lexington 02?
Riverbank Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lexington 02 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lexington 02?
Across schools in Lexington 02 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lexington 02 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Lexington 02 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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