Gilbert High School vs. Lexington High School
Should you attend Gilbert High School or Lexington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gilbert High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,138 students in grades 9-12, Gilbert High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 2,536 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,138 students
2,536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
164 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#23 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
95%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
77%
Graduation Rate
88%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
321
662
Grade 10 Students
310
645
Grade 11 Students
262
561
Grade 12 Students
245
668
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
8%
% Black
9%
12%
% White
73%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%