Summary:
Richburg, South Carolina, is served by the Chester 01 school district and is home to three public schools—Lewisville Elementary (PK-5), Lewisville Middle (6-8), and Lewisville High (9-12)—which together enroll roughly 1,320 students.
Lewisville Middle is the clear standout in this small district. It ranks in the 71st percentile statewide (4 stars) and has improved dramatically over the past two years, jumping from the 53rd to the 71st percentile. Its 8th grade math proficiency more than doubled, and its Algebra 1 EOCEP pass rate of 96.55% crushes both the district (76.48%) and state (73.95%) averages. By contrast, Lewisville High posts a modest 43rd percentile ranking but shines in graduation outcomes, with a 94.6% graduation rate that far exceeds the district (85.9%) and state (86.7%). Lewisville Elementary sits in the middle of the pack (48th percentile) with respectable ELA scores but a notable weakness in 4th grade math, where only 37.4% of students are proficient—about 15 points below the state average.
The most striking finding is the disconnect between middle and high school math. Despite the middle school's phenomenal Algebra 1 results, the high school's Algebra 1 proficiency is just 49.41%, a 47-point gap that suggests either high-achieving students are taking the course early or the high school is failing to sustain momentum. Chronic absenteeism is a hidden challenge across all three schools (ranging from 18.6% to 22.1%), though each beats the district average of 25.4%. The high school also spends about $2,200 more per student than the middle school, yet achieves far weaker academic outcomes, raising questions about resource allocation. Overall, the district's 2-star rating masks real success at the middle school level, and the elementary school's math struggles—combined with the high school's transition issues—represent the clearest opportunities for improvement.
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