For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,350 students in Lee County, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 358 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Lee County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, SC are Lee Central High School, Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical and Dennis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Dennis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Lee Central Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Charlene Lane
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee High School
Alternative School
990 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lee County, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, SC include Lee Central High School, Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical and Dennis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
5 public schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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