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Best Lexington County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 22,406 students in Lexington County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lexington County, SC are Chapin High School, Spring Hill High School and Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Lexington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Lexington County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chapin High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapin High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11629 Broad River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
River Bluff High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
320 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Gray Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
Gr: 6-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Midlands Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-3333
Gr: 10-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Gilbert High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
840 Main Street
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
White Knoll High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5643 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Airport High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1315 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Irmo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6671 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Batesburg-leesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Brookland-cayce High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 State Street
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 791-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Pelion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Lydia Drive
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Swansea High Freshman Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1195 I. W. Hutto Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7006
Gr: 9 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Odyssey Online Learning
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 Lexington Ave #102
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 735-9110
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Swansea High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East First Street
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7007
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037
Gr: 4-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu
Charter School
109 Innovation Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Gr: K-12 | 1,979 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Advanced Technical Studies
Vocational School
916 Mount Vernon Church Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Technology Center
Vocational School
2421 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Two Innovation Center
Vocational School
715 9th Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-5550
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lexington County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lexington County, SC include Chapin High School, Spring Hill High School and Lexington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lexington County?
22 public high schools are located in Lexington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington County?
Lexington County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?

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