How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Charleston 01 | Lexington 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, South Carolina | West Columbia, South Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 49,929 | 8,626 |
| Number of Schools | 79 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Charleston 01 | Lexington 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,688 | $16,747 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.3% | 17.2% |
| State Revenue | 27.7% | 41.7% |
| Local Revenue | 59.0% | 41.1% |
Charleston 01
Federal State Local
Lexington 02
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Charleston 01 | Lexington 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.0% | 32.3% |
| African American | 35.9% | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% | 28.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.7% | 93.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Charleston 01 | Lexington 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 143 | 30 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 408.9:1 | 415.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.6% | 29.6% |
School Types
Charleston 01
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 9
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Lexington 02
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.