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Lexington 05

South Carolina · Public School District
23
Schools
17,463
Students
$15,709
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
63.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
88.9%
Graduation Rate
+2.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lexington 05 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 17,463 students across 23 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,709 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% 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 42/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (23)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chapin Intermediate05–06913
Chapin Middle07–08991
CrossRoads Intermediate06–06698
Dutch Fork Middle07–08921
Irmo Middle06–081,011
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Center for Advanced Technical Studies09–120
Chapin High09–121,615
Dutch Fork High09–121,726
Irmo High09–121,307
Spring Hill High09–121,089
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,709Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
40%
State
50.2%
Local (property tax)
40.4%
Federal
9.4%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
17,463
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.9%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lexington 05?
Lexington 05 has 23 public schools, serving a total of 17,463 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lexington 05?
The graduation rate is 88.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lexington 05 spend per student?
Lexington 05 spends $15,709 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lexington 05?
63% of students in Lexington 05 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lexington 05?
No, Lexington 05 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lexington 05 serve?
Lexington 05 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lexington 05?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lexington 05 is 42/100. 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.