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#213 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 18% in state

Lee Central High

High School · Lee 01 · Bishopville, SC

A Lee 01 high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1800 Wisacky Highway, Bishopville, SC 29010

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation3.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
District spending per student$17,558
Chronic Absenteeism5%

Students at Lee Central High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lee Central High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,179/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bishopville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,513

Median home value

$104,500

Median rent

$784/mo

College educated

12.5%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

26.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lee HighEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.5 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lee 01

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$17,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lee Central High is listed in Lee 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lee Central High

Lee Central High is a public high school in Bishopville, SC, part of Lee 01, serving approximately 417 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lee Central High

What grades does Lee Central High serve?

Lee Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lee Central High?

Lee Central High has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Central High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lee Central High is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lee Central High rank in SC?

Lee Central High ranks #213 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Lee Central High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lee Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lee Central High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee Central High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lee Central High a charter school?

No, Lee Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lee Central High a Title I school?

No, Lee Central High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lee Central High?

100.0% of students at Lee Central High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 29010)
11,564
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29010; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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