South Carolina Lexington Two 2026 Report Cards Released: Four-Year Graduation Rate Rises to 79.3 Percent, Dropout Rate Falls from 5.0 to 1.8 Percent
West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina — Lexington School District Two posted gains on the 2026 South Carolina School Report Cards released this week by the state Department of Education, with half of the district's schools improving their overall rating over last year.
The district's four-year graduation rate increased to 79.3 percent, up from 75.0 percent the previous year, the annual dropout rate decreased from 5.0 percent to 1.8 percent, and the five-year student success rate increased to 81.7 percent, up from 75.4 percent in 2024.
College-or-career readiness increased to 62.9 percent in 2026, up from 51.4 percent in 2024. SC READY English performance rose to 50.2 percent in 2026 from 40.0 percent in 2024, mathematics rose to 37.7 percent from 30.5 percent, and science rose to 44.2 percent in 2026 from 38.0 percent in 2025.
Northside Middle School improved its overall rating from Average to Good, with its score increasing from 47 to 48, while student progress remained Excellent, with progress points rising from 60.1 percent to 62.3 percent, and science proficiency rose from 32 percent to 44.3 percent.
Superintendent Dr. Angela Cooper said the results reflect the work of students, teachers, school leaders, staff and families, while noting there is still work ahead. The annual report cards cover test performance, teacher qualifications, student safety, awards and parent involvement, for students tested in the 2025-2026 school year.
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