Lexington 04

The Lexington 04 district in South Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly high-poverty student population, with all schools reporting a 100% free and reduced lunch rate. While the schools in the district have a diverse racial makeup, they consistently struggle with low academic performance, particularly Swansea High School and Sandhills Middle School, which rank among the lowest in the state.

Swansea High School stands out as the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking 200 out of 235 high schools in South Carolina and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 40.41% to 69.66% on the various End of Course Exams, compared to the state averages of 62.89% to 85.83%. Similarly, Sandhills Middle School also has a low statewide ranking, placing 282 out of 325 middle schools in the state and receiving a 1-star rating. The school's test scores on the SC READY assessments are well below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.2% to 29.4% in English Language Arts and 14.2% to 15% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.2% to 50.3% in ELA and 30.2% to 33.8% in Math.

Despite the challenges faced by the schools in the Lexington 04 district, there are some differences in performance between the individual schools. The per-student spending across the district ranges from $11,986 to $13,715, with the high school and early childhood center having the highest per-student spending. The student-teacher ratios also vary, ranging from 13.1 to 15.7, with the middle schools having the lowest ratios. However, the overall trend of low academic performance and lack of improvement over time suggests that the district as a whole requires targeted interventions and support to help its students succeed.