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Lexington 02

South Carolina · Public School District
13
Schools
8,626
Students
$16,747
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
95.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
76.5%
Graduation Rate
-10.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lexington 02 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 8,626 students across 13 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,747 is above average for a US public school district. 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cayce ElementaryPK–05998
Congaree Elementary02–05368
Herbert A. Wood ElementaryPK–05967
Riverbank ElementaryPK–051,015
Saluda River Academy for the ArtsKG–05344
Springdale ElementaryPK–05389
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy06–08420
Northside Middle06–08555
Pine Ridge Middle06–08403
R. H. Fulmer Middle06–08568
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Airport High09–121,428
Brookland-Cayce High09–121,171
Lexington Two Innovation Center09–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,747+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
41%
State
41.7%
Local (property tax)
41.1%
Federal
17.2%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (41%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
8,626
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.5%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,747 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.5%, graduation is 10.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lexington 02?
Lexington 02 has 13 public schools, serving a total of 8,626 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lexington 02?
The graduation rate is 76.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lexington 02 spend per student?
Lexington 02 spends $16,747 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lexington 02?
95% of students in Lexington 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lexington 02?
No, Lexington 02 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lexington 02 serve?
Lexington 02 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lexington 02?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lexington 02 is 34/100. 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.