Pelion High School vs. Lexington High School
Should you attend Pelion 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
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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 718 students in grades 9-12, Pelion High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
718 students
2,536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
164 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#23 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
95%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
77%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
243
662
Grade 10 Students
177
645
Grade 11 Students
146
561
Grade 12 Students
152
668
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
19%
8%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
68%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%