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Lexington High School

Lexington, SC


Lexington High School
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC  29072
Phone: 803-821-3400
Lexington County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 9 out of 10 stars
9  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,536
Type: Regular School
Lexington High School

Lexington High School



Metro Area Ranking

#7
Metro Area High School Ranking: Lexington High School is ranked #7 out of 26 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (73rd percentile). Cick the link to see all 26 high schools.

State Ranking

#27
Statewide High School Ranking: Lexington High School is ranked #27 out of 158 of the best high schools in South Carolina (83rd percentile). Click the link to see all 158 high schools.

Overall, Lexington High School is a 9-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Lexington County, SC. Lexington High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,536 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 20.5 78th 16.8
Math 20.1 71st 17.8
Reading 21.3 77th 19.2
Science 20.7 72nd 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2026 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Lexington High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 82.24 77.86
Algebra 1 71.08 71.22
Biology 1 75.94 67.59

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 535
Math 502
Composite Score 1037
SAT Participation Rate 74 %

Lexington High had an average SAT score of 1037 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #42 out of 231 SC high schools (82nd percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Lexington High was 74% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 93% - Lexington High School
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 93% - Lexington High School
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Lake Murray Elementary School
10 
1.0 miles Lexington P3-5
Pleasant Hill Middle School
10 
1.6 miles Lexington 6-8
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
1.7 miles Lexington P4-5
Rocky Creek Elementary School
1.9 miles Lexington P4-5
New Providence Elementary School
10 
3.4 miles Lexington P3-5
Lexington Elementary School
4.3 miles Lexington P4-5
Lakeside Middle School
4.4 miles Lexington 6-8
Centerville Elementary School
5.0 miles Gilbert P3-5
Deerfield Elementary School
5.1 miles Lexington P3-5
Red Bank Elementary School
5.3 miles Lexington P4-5
Midway Elementary School
10 
6.2 miles Lexington P4-5
Gilbert Elementary School
6.3 miles Gilbert P3-5
Gilbert Middle School
6.4 miles Gilbert 6-8
White Knoll High School
6.5 miles Lexington 9-12
Carolina Springs Middle School
6.6 miles Lexington 6-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Lake Murray Elementary School
10 
1.0 miles P3-5
Pleasant Hill Middle School
10 
1.6 miles 6-8
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
1.7 miles P4-5
Rocky Creek Elementary School
1.9 miles P4-5
New Providence Elementary School
10 
3.4 miles P3-5
Lexington Elementary School
4.3 miles P4-5
Lakeside Middle School
4.4 miles 6-8
Centerville Elementary School
5.0 miles P3-5
Deerfield Elementary School
5.1 miles P3-5
Red Bank Elementary School
5.3 miles P4-5
Midway Elementary School
10 
6.2 miles P4-5
Gilbert Elementary School
6.3 miles P3-5
Gilbert Middle School
6.4 miles 6-8
White Knoll High School
6.5 miles 9-12
Carolina Springs Middle School
6.6 miles 6-8