How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dorchester 04 | Lexington 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | St. George, South Carolina | Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 2,027 | 1,977 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dorchester 04 | Lexington 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,434 | $16,602 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.8% | 17.8% |
| State Revenue | 39.1% | 44.9% |
| Local Revenue | 38.1% | 37.3% |
Dorchester 04
Federal State Local
Lexington 03
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dorchester 04 | Lexington 03 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.4% | 48.8% |
| African American | 46.5% | 27.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 18.2% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dorchester 04 | Lexington 03 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 210.7:1 | 324.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.7% | 17.9% |
School Types
Dorchester 04
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Lexington 03
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.