For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,219 students in 29073, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29073, SC are White Knoll High School, Deerfield Elementary School and Saxe Gotha Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29073 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29073, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29073, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Knoll High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5643 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5200
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
638 Longs Pond Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5500
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Saxe Gotha Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bill Williamson Court
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4800
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Carolina Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6340 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5100
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
479 Oak Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-0100
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Red Bank Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
246 Community Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4600
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Carolina Springs Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6180 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4900
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
274 Bluefield Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-1400
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29073, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29073, SC include White Knoll High School, Deerfield Elementary School and Saxe Gotha Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29073?
8 public schools are located in 29073.
What is the racial composition of students in 29073?
29073 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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