Public schools in Chapin, SC
9 open public schools with an address in Chapin, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,294
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Chapin public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Chapin, SC: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,294 students, an average of 810 per school. The largest campus is Chapin High (1,617 students), and the largest elementary school is Chapin Elementary (767).
Lexington 05 operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Chapin
Elementary schools in Chapin
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin Elementary Lexington 05 | PK–04 | 767 | 12.8:1 | |
| Lake Murray Elementary Lexington 05 | KG–04 | 753 | 13.3:1 | |
| Piney Woods Elementary Lexington 05 | PK–04 | 511 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Chapin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin Intermediate Lexington 05 | 05–06 | 985 | 15.2:1 | |
| Chapin Middle Lexington 05 | 06–08 | 1,007 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Chapin
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Advanced Technical Studies Lexington 05 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Chapin High Lexington 05 | 09–12 | 1,617 | 16.3:1 | |
| Odyssey Online Learning Charter Institute at Erskine · Charter · Virtual | 06–12 | 536 | 15.1:1 | |
| Spring Hill High Lexington 05 · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,118 | 12.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.7%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black8.1%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Chapin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,294 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chapin
How many public schools are in Chapin, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Chapin: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 7,294 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chapin?
Schools with an address in Chapin belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lexington 05 (8 schools), Charter Institute at Erskine (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Chapin?
Chapin High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chapin, with 1,617 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chapin?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Chapin are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Odyssey Online Learning. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chapin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chapin public schools is 13.3:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chapin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities