Summary:
Zip code 29072 in Lexington, South Carolina is home to two large public high schools—Lexington High and River Bluff High—both serving grades 9-12 within the Lexington 01 school district, which ranks in the top 20% of districts statewide.
Both schools are strong performers, consistently ranking in the top 15% of South Carolina high schools. Lexington High (2,536 students) edges out River Bluff High (2,117 students) in overall state ranking (28th vs. 34th) and boasts exceptional English proficiency—86% in English 1 and 91.5% in English 2—plus a very low dropout rate of 0.4%. It also spends about $1,450 less per student than its counterpart, suggesting efficient resource use. River Bluff High counters with a higher graduation rate (94.1% vs. 92.7%) and the single best subject score in the area: 94.35% proficiency in English 2. However, River Bluff also reports higher chronic absenteeism (29.4% vs. 26.2%) and a slightly higher dropout rate (0.9%).
The most concerning data point is Lexington High’s dramatic Algebra 1 proficiency collapse—from 76.9% in 2024-2025 to just 38.7% in 2025-2026, far below the state average of 64.6%. River Bluff did not report Algebra 1 data this year, but its prior-year score (78%) was solid. Both schools struggle with math relative to their English performance, and chronic absenteeism at both exceeds the state average (22.3%). Families should note that neither school reports free/reduced lunch data, limiting socioeconomic comparisons. Overall, this area offers two high-quality options: Lexington High for efficiency and English excellence, and River Bluff High for graduation success—though both warrant a closer look at math support and attendance initiatives.
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