| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington School District 5 | Chapin | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 17,463 | 23 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lexington School District 1 | Gilbert | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 28,031 | 31 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Lexington School District 2 | Cayce | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 8,626 | 13 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Lexington School District 4 | Gaston | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 3,544 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lexington School District 3 | Batesburg | Not rated | 1,977 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lexington County compares
Together they enroll 59,641 students across 78 schools. The largest is Lexington School District 1 with 28,031 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the South Carolina average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10. 1 of the 5 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington County has 5 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lexington County is Lexington School District 5 (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lexington County, SC?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Lexington County, SC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lexington County, SC?
Of the districts serving Lexington County, Lexington School District 5 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.