Education
Lexington-Richland School District Five is the first and only Professional Development School District that is part of the network at USC. (Photos/Lexington-Richland School District Five)
Excellence in education
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chool District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties is committed to excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and community service.
Our long legacy as a top district is the result of the combined efforts of many individuals and groups supporting our students. The district earned a top rating on national rating site Niche.com, and a recent No. 1 ranking for “Districts with the Best Teachers in South Carolina.” Our elementary and middle schools are ranked among the top in the state for academics by Niche. com, and in 2019, 163 School District Five middle school students were named South Carolina Junior Scholars for PSAT scores and other measures. School District Five high schools are among the
best in the state and the nation, preparing students for college and careers annually. U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best High Schools rankings rated the district at the top for preparing students for college, and several students earned National Merit Scholarships during the 2018-2019 school year. The district’s SAT and ACT scores were again among the top in the state, and School District Five’s graduating classes earned millions in academic and athletic scholarships. In School District Five, our goal is to provide students with experiences and programs of study that will prepare them for the workforce and help make them good citizens. Our career development programs earn top honors and accolades, including national awards for students at the district’s Center for Advanced Technical Studies. School District Five www.GreaterIrmoChamber.com
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