Public schools in Lexington, SC
23 open public schools with an address in Lexington, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
21,817
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lexington public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Lexington, SC: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 21,817 students, an average of 949 per school. The largest campus is Lexington High (2,536 students), and the largest elementary school is Midway Elementary (856).
Lexington 01 operates the most schools here (22), 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 12.8:1, lower than 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 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 Lexington
Elementary schools in Lexington
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Springs Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 438 | 11.4:1 | |
| Deerfield Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 753 | 12.3:1 | |
| Lake Murray Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 813 | 13.5:1 | |
| Lexington Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 607 | 11.5:1 | |
| Meadow Glen Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 775 | 12.8:1 | |
| Midway Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 856 | 13.7:1 | |
| New Providence Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 810 | 14.7:1 | |
| Oak Grove Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 691 | 12.3:1 | |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 846 | 13.3:1 | |
| Red Bank Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 556 | 11.5:1 | |
| Rocky Creek Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 805 | 14.1:1 | |
| Saxe Gotha Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 499 | 11.2:1 | |
| South Lake Elementary Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 466 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Lexington
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Middle Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 1,033 | 14.4:1 | |
| Carolina Springs Middle Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 791 | 12.4:1 | |
| Lakeside Middle Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 893 | 13:1 | |
| Meadow Glen Middle Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 778 | 12.8:1 | |
| Pleasant Hill Middle Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 750 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Lexington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High Lexington 01 | 09–12 | 2,536 | 15.5:1 | |
| Lexington Technology Center Lexington 01 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| River Bluff High Lexington 01 | 09–12 | 2,117 | 16.1:1 | |
| White Knoll High Lexington 01 | 09–12 | 2,025 | 15.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lexington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu Charter Institute at Erskine · Charter | KG–12 | 1,979 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.8%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black14.8%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Lexington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (21,817 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lexington
How many public schools are in Lexington, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Lexington: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 21,817 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lexington?
Schools with an address in Lexington belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lexington 01 (22 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 Lexington?
Lexington High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lexington, with 2,536 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lexington?
Yes. 1 of the 23 public schools in Lexington are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lexington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lexington public schools is 12.8:1, lower than 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 Lexington 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