For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,394 students in Lexington, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, SC are Lexington High School, River Bluff High School and White Knoll High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public high schools.
Lexington, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Bluff High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lexington, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,475 students
Rank: #22.
River Bluff High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,160 students
Rank: #33.
White Knoll High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5643 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5200
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,031 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 Innovation Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Grades: K-12
| 1,728 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Technology Center
Vocational School
2421 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3000
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lexington, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Hendrix St
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lexington, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, SC include Lexington High School, River Bluff High School and White Knoll High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lexington?
5 public high schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lexington include: River Bluff High School vs. Lexington High School, Lexington High School vs. River Bluff High School, Lexington Technology Center vs. River Bluff High School
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