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32 schools in Lexington 01

South Carolina · 27,074 students · 4 cities

Lexington 01 operates 32 public K-12 schools in South Carolina, enrolling about 27,074 students between them (18 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high).

4-year change in Lexington 01

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
27,074
+2 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
31
+1 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Lexington 01 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn South CarolinaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
27,074#7 of 76#259 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
31#10 of 76N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.4:1#29 of 76#3,619 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
54.9%#46 of 70#2,350 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 Lexington 01

Since 2017-18, the 28 district schools that reported both years went from 25,546 to 24,763 students (down 3%) and from 1,737 to 1,848 full-time teachers (up 6%), 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.

About Lexington 01

Lexington 01 is an average-sized public-school district in South Carolina. The district runs 32 schools and teaches approximately 27,074 students.

In terms of grade levels, Lexington 01 is made up of 18 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Lexington 01 is about 846, above the South Carolina average of roughly 646.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 27,074 students, remained close to its prior level from the 27,072 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Lexington 01 opened 1 school, going from 30 to 31.

On this page, the community for Lexington 01 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Lexington 01?
Lexington 01 operates 32 public K-12 schools in South Carolina, serving approximately 27,074 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lexington 01?
Lexington 01 includes 18 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
What is the largest school in Lexington 01?
Lexington High is the largest public school in Lexington 01 by enrollment, with approximately 2,536 students.
What grade levels does Lexington 01 serve?
Lexington 01 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 32 schools.
What cities does Lexington 01 serve?
Lexington 01 operates schools in Lexington, Gilbert, Pelion, West Columbia across South Carolina.