For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 644 students in Lee County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, SC are Lee Central High School and Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Lee County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lee Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee High School
Alternative School
990 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, SC include Lee Central High School and Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County?
3 public high schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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