| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
How Lexington County compares
Together they enroll 40,201 students across 51 schools. The largest is Lexington School District 1 with 28,031 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the South Carolina average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington County has 3 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lexington County is Lexington School District 1 (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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