Lexington County schools ranked by test score
Latest SC READY year (2024-25). 18 schools in Lexington County, South Carolina with reported English Language Arts scores. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
| Rank | School | Level | English Language Arts | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadow Glen Middle Lexington · Lexington 01 | Middle | 79.2% | +19.5pp |
| 2 | Beechwood Middle Lexington · Lexington 01 | Middle | 76.6% | +16.9pp |
| 3 | Pleasant Hill Middle Lexington · Lexington 01 | Middle | 76.6% | +16.9pp |
| 4 | Lakeside Middle Lexington · Lexington 01 | Middle | 75.6% | +15.9pp |
| 5 | Chapin Intermediate Chapin · Lexington 05 | Middle | 72.8% | +13.1pp |
| 6 | Gilbert Middle Gilbert · Lexington 01 | Middle | 57.2% | -2.5pp |
| 7 | Carolina Springs Middle Lexington · Lexington 01 | Middle | 57.1% | -2.6pp |
| 8 | Irmo Middle Columbia · Lexington 05 | Middle | 54.3% | -5.4pp |
| 9 | Batesburg-Leesville Middle School Batesburg-Leesville · Lexington 03 | Middle | 50.1% | -9.6pp |
| 10 | White Knoll Middle West Columbia · Lexington 01 | Middle | 49.8% | -9.9pp |
| 11 | R. H. Fulmer Middle West Columbia · Lexington 02 | Middle | 48.7% | -11.0pp |
| 12 | Northside Middle West Columbia · Lexington 02 | Middle | 47.6% | -12.1pp |
| 13 | Pelion Middle Pelion · Lexington 01 | Middle | 46.4% | -13.3pp |
| 14 | CrossRoads Intermediate Columbia · Lexington 05 | Middle | 45.8% | -13.9pp |
| 15 | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy Cayce · Lexington 02 | Middle | 44.5% | -15.2pp |
| 16 | Frances F. Mack Intermediate Gaston · Lexington 04 | Middle | 37.2% | -22.5pp |
| 17 | Pine Ridge Middle West Columbia · Lexington 02 | Middle | 33.8% | -25.9pp |
| 18 | Sandhills Middle Gaston · Lexington 04 | Middle | 33.5% | -26.2pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the SC READY % Meets or Exceeds Expectations threshold on the latest available SC READY English Language Arts test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Lexington County, South Carolina with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the South Carolina statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full South Carolina ranking.