Lexington County School District 02
- 715 NINTH ST
- W COLUMBIA, SC 29169
- (803) 739-8399
18 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | - |
| Dropout Rate | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,997 | $9,155 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.9 | 14.4 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,929 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 529 | - |
District Test Scores
HSAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.8% | 85.9% | |
| 2009 | 86.1% | 84.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 81.7% | |
| 2009 | 80.3% | 79.6% | |
PASS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 46.1% | |
| 2009 | 58.4% | 53.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.5% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.5% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.3% | 55.7% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 61.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 73.2% | |
| 2009 | 72.9% | 74.4% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.5% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.4% | 68.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.6% | 62.3% | |
| 2009 | 66.1% | 63.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.3% | 76.7% | |
| 2009 | 72.9% | 76.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.7% | 69.2% | |
| 2009 | 66.3% | 68.7% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 76.1% | |
| 2009 | 73.9% | 79.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.5% | 72.2% | |
| 2009 | 65.9% | 70.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.5% | 63.3% | |
| 2009 | 66.4% | 64.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.1% | 71.3% | |
| 2009 | 72.6% | 73.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.4% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.9% | 68.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.4% | 66.1% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 70.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 74.5% | |
| 2009 | 70.8% | 73.2% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 64.7% | |
| 2009 | 71.3% | 68.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.4% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 72.2% | 70.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.6% | 60.9% | |
| 2009 | 65.4% | 63.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 80.5% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.1% | 71.9% | |
| 2009 | 70.9% | 70.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.3% | 63.3% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 69.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.9% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.6% | 69.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 73.3% | |
| 2009 | 74.1% | 71.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.4% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 60.3% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.7% | 69.7% | |
| 2009 | 67.2% | 70.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 66.7% | |
| 2009 | 73.5% | 71.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 63.4% | |
| 2009 | 60.1% | 62.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.8% | 67.7% | |
| 2009 | 62.6% | 62.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.2% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 75.6% | 69.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.6% | 71.9% | |
| 2009 | 68.3% | 68.1% | |
Source: SC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,929 | 16.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 303 |
| Kindergarten Students | 707 |
| 1st Grade Students | 691 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 685 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 677 |
| 4th Grade Students | 703 |
| 5th Grade Students | 668 |
| 6th Grade Students | 647 |
| 7th Grade Students | 642 |
| 8th Grade Students | 647 |
| 9th Grade Students | 814 |
| 10th Grade Students | 718 |
| 11th Grade Students | 529 |
| 12th Grade Students | 576 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 105 |
| Hispanic | 807 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,227 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,756 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,491 |
| Female | 4,420 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 529 | 16.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 32 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 333 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 159 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 123 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 9 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 22 |
| Elementary | 14 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 16 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 85 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 2 |
| School Administrators | 28 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 48 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 1 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $93,238,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $34,215,000 | 36.7% |
| Property Tax | $26,871,000 | 28.8% |
| Other School Systems | $698,000 | 0.7% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,374,000 | 1.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $197,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $1,047,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,704,000 | 1.8% |
| Sale of Property | $171,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,256,000 | 1.3% |
| Private Contributions | $27,000 | 0.03% |
| Miscellaneous | $870,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $50,890,000 | 54.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $13,490,000 | 14.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $10,382,000 | 11.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,200,000 | 3.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,163,000 | 2.3% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $572,000 | 0.6% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $4,151,000 | 4.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $730,000 | 0.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $705,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Programs | $13,773,000 | 14.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $1,718,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,133,000 | 8.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,965,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,998,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $382,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $42,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $15,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $202,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $57,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,211,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Other | $125,000 | 0.1% |
| Non-Specified | $136,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $82,068,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $48,783,000 | 59.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $29,755,000 | 36.3% |
| Student Support | $5,855,000 | 6.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,165,000 | 5.5% |
| General Administration Support | $491,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $5,292,000 | 5.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,076,000 | 7.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,317,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Support Services | $2,559,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,530,000 | 4.3% |
| Food Services | $3,368,000 | 3.6% |
| Enterprise Operations | $162,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 110 | 4.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lexington County School District 02
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 8,929
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 529
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| AIRPORT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1315 Boston Ave
West Columbia, SC Public | 9-12 | 1,442 | 17.6 |  4 out of 5 8 Reviews |
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| B C GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. 1 | ||||
114 Hook Ave
West Columbia, SC Public | KG-5 | 349 | 14.0 |  2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BROOKLAND CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1300 State St
Cayce, SC Public | 9-12 | 1,195 | 13.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CLAUDE A TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
103 Ann Ln
Cayce, SC Public | PK-5 | 373 | 14.4 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CONGAREE / WOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL | ||||
739 Pine Ridge Dr
West Columbia, SC Public | PK-1 | 603 | 17.7 |  Review This School |
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| CONGAREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1221 Ramblin Rd
West Columbia, SC Public | 2-5 | 410 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CYRIL B BUSBEE CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY | ||||
501 Bulldog Blvd
Cayce, SC Public | 6-8 | 318 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| GEORGE I PAIR JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2325 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC Public | PK-5 | 368 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| HERBERT A WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
737 Pine Ridge Dr
West Columbia, SC Public | 2-5 | 487 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| NORTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
157 Cougar Dr
West Columbia, SC Public | 6-8 | 581 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| PINE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
735 Pine Ridge Dr
West Columbia, SC Public | 6-8 | 468 | 15.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PINEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3035 Leaphart Rd
West Columbia, SC Public | PK-5 | 566 | 17.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| R EARLE DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2305 Frink St
Cayce, SC Public | PK-5 | 415 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| R H FULMER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1614 Walterboro St
West Columbia, SC Public | 6-8 | 569 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| SALUDA RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1520 Duke St
West Columbia, SC Public | KG-5 | 390 | 13.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SPRINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
361 Wattling Rd
West Columbia, SC Public | PK-5 | 473 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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