Total enrollment
1,485
-305 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
Lee County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Lee County reports 7 public K-12 schools and roughly 1,485 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Lee County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lee County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In South Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,485 | #43 of 44 | #2,485 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #39 of 44 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.2:1 | #1 of 44 | #43 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.9% | #42 of 42 | #2,157 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
16,166
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,485
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$44,760
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
585 students
Middle
1
288 students
High
2
407 students
Combined / other
1
205 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lee 01
1,275 students · 3 districts in Lee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lee County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
11.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
18.7% under 18
Test scores in Lee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Dennis Elementary· 38.0%
- Lee Central Middle· 30.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Central High | Bishopville | High | 09-12 | 402 | · |
| Dennis Elementary | Bishopville | Elementary | PK-05 | 359 | · |
| Lee Central Middle | Bishopville | Middle | 06-08 | 288 | · |
| Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech | Bishopville | Combined | KG-12 | 205 | · |
| Lower Lee Elementary | Mayesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 128 | · |
| West Lee Elementary | Rembert | Elementary | PK-05 | 98 | · |
| Lee High | Bishopville | High | 09-12 | 5 | · |
Cities in Lee County
About Lee County
In South Carolina, Lee County is a low-population county of about 16,166 residents. 7 public schools across the county instructs about 1,485 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $44,760, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 19%. That income level is 24% below the South Carolina median.
On the school-mix side, Lee County is made up of 3 elementary schools (585 students), 1 middle school (288), 2 high schools (407), and 1 combined or other schools.
Lee 01 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,275 students across Lee County.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 17%: 1,790 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,485 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lee County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data