For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 15,362 students in 29072, SC (there are , serving 1,301 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 29072, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29072, SC are Lexington High School, River Bluff High School and Lake Murray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 29072 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29072, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29072, SC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,475 students
Rank: #22.
River Bluff High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,160 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Murray Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Wise Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #44.
New Providence Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1118 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3300
Grades: K-5
| 797 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Ginny Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0400
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #66.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Midway Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
664 Rawl Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2800
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #88.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Calks Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4200
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 806 students
Rank: #99.
Meadow Glen Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Ginny Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0600
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #1010.
Beechwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1340 Highway 378
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-5700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 Rawl Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #1212.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Azalea Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4000
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #1313.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 Innovation Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Grades: K-12
| 1,728 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Technology Center
Vocational School
2421 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3000
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29072, South Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Hendrix St
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29072, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29072, SC include Lexington High School, River Bluff High School and Lake Murray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29072?
15 public schools are located in 29072.
What percentage of students in 29072 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 29072 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29072?
29072 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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