How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Darlington 01 | Lexington 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Darlington, South Carolina | West Columbia, South Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 9,042 | 8,626 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Darlington 01 | Lexington 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,420 | $14,535 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 17.2% |
| State Revenue | 40.1% | 41.7% |
| Local Revenue | 38.6% | 41.1% |
Darlington 01
Federal State Local
Lexington 02
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Darlington 01 | Lexington 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5% | 32.3% |
| African American | 50.6% | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 28.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 93.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Darlington 01 | Lexington 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 30 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 302.2:1 | 414.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.2% | 28.9% |
School Types
Darlington 01
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
Lexington 02
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.