Serving 417 students in grades 9-12, Lee Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 7:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Lee Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee Central High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lee Central High School is ranked #602 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee Central High School?
The graduation rate of Lee Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lee Central High School?
417 students attend Lee Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lee Central High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Central High School?
Lee Central High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee Central High School offer ?
Lee Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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