- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, SC
Lexington High
Federal NCES profile for Lexington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450270000724
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Lexington High held near 2,475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+65 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 172.0 → 163.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+65 students YoY 450270000724 · Lexington, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,536 enr · 14.7:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: River Bluff High (2,117 students)
Lexington High held near 2,475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+65 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 172.0 → 163.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lexington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- Lakeside Middl 893
Lakeside Middle
893 students
What this shows Lexington High reports 2,536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington High compares
Lexington High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 80% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,536 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,536
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
544
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
African American 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Lexington High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bluff High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington High
How many students attend Lexington High?
Lexington High has 2,536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,410 (2022-23) → 2,475 (2023-24), nearly flat (+65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington High is 14.7:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington High?
14.6% of students at Lexington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington High?
The largest demographic group at Lexington High is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington High?
Lexington High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lexington High rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lexington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Lexington High, Lexington 01 also operates River Bluff High (2,117 students), White Knoll High (2,025 students), and Gilbert High (1,138 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.