Summary:
The 29123 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lexington 01 school district. While the district is ranked 18 out of 75 in South Carolina and rated 4 stars by SchoolDigger, the schools in this area face some unique challenges.
Among the standout schools is Pelion Middle School, which excels in mathematics, with 92.11% of students scoring proficient or better on the EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 exam, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the elementary and middle schools in the area struggle with low academic performance compared to district and state benchmarks, and all four schools have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates of 22.5%, well above the state average.
The data also reveals that Pelion Elementary and Pelion Middle serve economically disadvantaged communities, with 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the schools in the 29123 zip code area have relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, suggesting that resources are being directed towards supporting student success.
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