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#304 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 26% in state

Lexington High

High School · Lexington 01 · Lexington, SC

A Lexington 01 high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2463 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC 29072

  • Math 79% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation5.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,591
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Lexington High score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency79%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 87% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
79%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (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

25.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lexington 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,688/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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

$103,415

Median home value

$304,200

Median rent

$1,317/mo

College educated

47.9%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Lexington 01

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gilbert HighEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available1,131Compare →
Pelion HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–12Not available713Compare →
River Bluff HighEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available2,160Compare →
White Knoll HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–12Not available2,031Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lexington 01

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#10 of 30
District spending per student
$13,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lexington High

Lexington High is a public high school in Lexington, SC, part of Lexington 01, serving approximately 2,475 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lexington High

What grades does Lexington High serve?

Lexington High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lexington High?

Lexington High has an enrollment of approximately 2,475 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lexington High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lexington High rank in SC?

Lexington High ranks #304 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Lexington High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lexington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Lexington High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lexington High has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lexington High a charter school?

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

Is Lexington High a Title I school?

No, Lexington High is not currently a Title I school.

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

25.7% of students at Lexington 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
2,475
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
163
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lexington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 29072)
68,389
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
40.6
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 29072; 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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