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5 schools in Lee 01

South Carolina · 1,275 students · 3 cities

Lee 01 runs the local public-school system inside South Carolina: 5 K-12 schools serving roughly 1,275 students, with 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Lee 01

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,275
-290 (-19%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Lee 01 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn South CarolinaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,275#70 of 76#6,041 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#63 of 76N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
8.8:1#1 of 76#95 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
18.4%#70 of 70#5,854 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Lee 01

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,958 to 1,275 students (down 35%) and from 128 to 145 full-time teachers (up 13%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Lee Central HighBishopvilleHigh09-12402
Dennis ElementaryBishopvilleElementaryPK-05359
Lee Central MiddleBishopvilleMiddle06-08288
Lower Lee ElementaryMayesvilleElementaryPK-05128
West Lee ElementaryRembertElementaryPK-0598

About Lee 01

Lee 01 is a thinly populated South Carolina school district running 5 schools with combined enrollment near 1,275.

In terms of grade levels, Lee 01 is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Lee 01 runs about 255 students per school, 61% below the state mean of roughly 646.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Lee 01 has shrank 19% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,565 students to 1,275.

On allk12, the community for Lee 01 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Lee 01?
Lee 01 operates 5 public K-12 schools in South Carolina, serving approximately 1,275 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lee 01?
Lee 01 includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Lee 01?
Lee Central High is the largest public school in Lee 01 by enrollment, with approximately 402 students.
What grade levels does Lee 01 serve?
Lee 01 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.
What cities does Lee 01 serve?
Lee 01 operates schools in Bishopville, Mayesville, Rembert across South Carolina.