Lexington 01

Lexington, South Carolina — 30 schools

28,031
Total Enrollment
30
Schools
$16,643
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lexington 01 operates 30 public schools serving 28,031 students, placing it in the mid-size range in South Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 15 other, 8 middle, 5 high, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 26,608 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lexington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,643 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 40.8% local, 51.0% state, and 8.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,248 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #45 of 73 in South Carolina against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 30 schools offering Advanced Placement (54 AP courses district-wide), a 337.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.5% White, 13.2% African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lexington 01 school enrollment varies 5.8× across entities

Lexington 01 school enrollment ranges from 438 students (lowest) to 2,536 students (highest), a spread of 2,098 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lexington 01 student-counselor ratio is 337:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Lexington 01 is typically wider than the Lexington 01-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lexington 01 chronic absenteeism rate is 28.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Lexington 01 is typically wider than the Lexington 01-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
51.0%
State
40.8%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
45 / 73
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lexington County county, where this district is located.

$1,032
Studio/mo
$1,164
1 BR/mo
$1,276
2 BR/mo
$1,623
3 BR/mo
$1,911
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,248
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 30 schools in Lexington 01.

White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 13.2%
Asian 3.5%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 30
Schools with AP
54 AP courses total
337.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lexington 01

School Enrollment
Lexington High
2,536
River Bluff High
2,117
White Knoll High
2,025
Gilbert High
1,138
Beechwood Middle
1,033
Lakeside Middle
893
Midway Elementary
856
Pleasant Hill Elementary
846
Gilbert Elementary
823
Lake Murray Elementary
813
Centerville Elementary
812
New Providence Elementary
810
Rocky Creek Elementary
805
Gilbert Middle
804
Carolina Springs Middle
791
Meadow Glen Middle
778
Meadow Glen Elementary
775
Deerfield Elementary
753
Pleasant Hill Middle
750
Pelion High
718
White Knoll Middle
693
Oak Grove Elementary
691
Pelion Elementary
642
White Knoll Elementary
615
Lexington Elementary
607
Red Bank Elementary
556
Pelion Middle
513
Saxe Gotha Elementary
499
Forts Pond Elementary
478
Carolina Springs Elementary
438

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lexington 01?

Lexington 01 has 30 schools, including 5 high, 8 middle, 15 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 28,031 students.

How much does Lexington 01 spend per student?

Lexington 01 spends $16,643 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #45 in South Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in Lexington 01?

The average teacher salary in Lexington 01 is $75,248 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lexington 01?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lexington County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Lexington 01?

Lexington 01 students are 63.5% White, 13.2% African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian, averaged across 30 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lexington 01?

Lexington 01 has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #45 out of 73 districts in South Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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