High Schools in Lexington 01

The Lexington 01 school district in South Carolina is home to 5 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. Overall, the district performs well, with all its high schools ranking in the top half of the state. The top-performing schools are Lexington High and River Bluff High, which consistently rank among the best high schools in South Carolina. However, there is a noticeable gap in performance between these top-tier schools and the lower-performing White Knoll High and Pelion High.

All 5 high schools in the Lexington 01 district have a 4-year graduation rate above the state average, and their dropout rates are low, ranging from 2.3% to 2.5%. However, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate is relatively high, with all schools reporting around 22.5% chronic absenteeism, which is an area that may require further attention. The schools also show varying performance on end-of-course exams, with Lexington High and River Bluff High consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while White Knoll High and Pelion High struggle in some subject areas.

The Lexington 01 district serves a diverse student population, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 25.74% at Lexington High to 67.6% at Pelion High. This wide range in socioeconomic status is reflected in the spending per student, which varies from $12,226 at Lexington High to $16,608 at Pelion High. Despite these differences, the student-teacher ratios across all schools are relatively low, ranging from 13.2 to 15.4 students per teacher.