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Lexington 04

South Carolina · Public School District
7
Schools
3,544
Students
$14,350
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
80.0%
Graduation Rate
-6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lexington 04 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 3,544 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,350 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% 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 36/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lexington Four Early Childhood CenterPK–KG554
Sandhills Elementary03–04488
Sandhills Primary01–02506
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Frances F. Mack Intermediate05–06538
Sandhills Middle07–08513
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Swansea High09–12683
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Swansea High Freshman Academy09–09262
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,350Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
27%
State
52.6%
Local (property tax)
26.9%
Federal
20.5%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,544
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.0%, graduation is 6.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lexington 04?
Lexington 04 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,544 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lexington 04?
The graduation rate is 80.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lexington 04 spend per student?
Lexington 04 spends $14,350 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lexington 04?
100% of students in Lexington 04 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lexington 04?
No, Lexington 04 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lexington 04 serve?
Lexington 04 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lexington 04?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lexington 04 is 36/100. 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.