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Lexington 01

South Carolina · Public School District
31
Schools
28,031
Students
$16,643
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
34.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lexington 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 28,031 students across 31 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 8 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,643 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (31)
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beechwood Middle06–081,014
Carolina Springs Middle06–08914
Gilbert Middle06–08822
Lakeside Middle06–08839
Meadow Glen Middle06–08808
Pelion Middle06–08566
Pleasant Hill Middle06–08748
White Knoll Middle06–08816
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gilbert High09–121,118
Lexington High09–122,410
Lexington Technology Center09–120
Pelion High09–12727
River Bluff High09–122,197
White Knoll High09–122,204
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,643+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
41%
State
51.0%
Local (property tax)
40.8%
Federal
8.2%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
28,031
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,643 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 31 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lexington 01?
Lexington 01 has 31 public schools, serving a total of 28,031 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lexington 01?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lexington 01 spend per student?
Lexington 01 spends $16,643 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lexington 01?
35% of students in Lexington 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lexington 01?
No, Lexington 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lexington 01 serve?
Lexington 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lexington 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lexington 01 is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.