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Building Collaborative, Caring and Creative Leaders
As one of the fastest–growing school districts in the state, we are proud of the excellent academic reputation we have established.
Interesting facts about Lexington District One
- Lexington District One serves more than 28,000 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 with more than 4,000 employees (not including substitutes) and 31 schools (17 elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools, one technology center). The district also has an alternative education services program designed to help students at risk of expulsion.
- The 360 square miles that make up Lexington District One stretch from the banks of Lake Murray to the county’s southern border with Aiken County. Our district occupies 48 percent of the county’s 699 square miles and is one of the county’s major employers. 2019 Census Data shows Lexington County’s population as 298,750 and the area that makes up Lexington One’s population as 146,675 or 49 percent of the county.
- During the past 10 years (2012–2022), Lexington District One grew by an average of 489 new students per year.
- Even after building 19 new schools since 1997, the district still uses 165 portables across the district.
- World languages are offered at all levels, including elementary, middle and high school.
- Our students excel in state and national award-winning marching bands, symphonic bands, choral programs, strings programs and athletic programs.
- Lexington District One students perform well on nationally normed assessments (ACT, PSAT, SAT, MAP).
- Lexington District One serves more than 28,000 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 with more than 4,000 employees (not including substitutes) and 31 schools (17 elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools, one technology center). The district also has an alternative education services program designed to help students at risk of expulsion.
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District Report Card
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Lexington District One Statistics
45–Day 5K–G12 Average Daily Membership
FY21 - 135–Day 5K–G12 Average Daily Membership
FY22 - 135–Day 5K–G12 Average Daily Membership
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National and State Honors and Achievements
As educators, we are most proud of the academic success of our students. Our students are recognized nationally for exceptional academic achievements. Whether it’s in academics, the arts or athletics, Lexington County School District One students are among the state’s most competitive.
It’s not just our students who are award winners though. Our teachers and professional staff are, too.
It is no secret that in Lexington One, we are committed to excellence. These long lists and news releases are examples of accomplishments that illustrate our success — Honors and Achievements.
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Our Report to the People
Lexington County School District One regularly provides the public an update on the district’s strategic direction. This “Report to the People” highlights the progress made in our strategic direction, accomplishments that occurred during the school year, awards and basic facts about the district.
You can view the latest report here.
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Strategic Plan