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Schools in Springdale · Lexington School District 2

Springdale’s public schools score below 74% of South Carolina districts on tests and graduation

40% of students in Springdale’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the South Carolina average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Springdale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.

#150of 169 South Carolina townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
40%
▼ 12 pts vs SC 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
32%
▼ 9 pts vs SC 41%
2021–22
Graduate on time
74%
▼ 10 pts vs SC 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.7K
▲ 4% vs SC $15.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.1
SC 14.3 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
4,802 students on the public path
In brief

Springdale’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 132 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Springdale’s, its schools beat 10%, lower than their 26% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 52% and 41% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

74% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,713 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then four middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Edge Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Springdale’s grade

C+ Test scoresD Graduation

C: better than 26% of South Carolina school districts, #150 of 169 South Carolina towns. Both inputs trail the South Carolina average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

South Carolina school districts we grade (92)Better than 26%
Lower resultsHigher results
South Carolina towns with similar household incomes (132)Better than 10%
C−CA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,422 test results and a graduating class of 628 could put Springdale anywhere from C− to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Springdale’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,314 in math, 4,529 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springdale, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Springdale ElementaryLexington School District 2A−
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD to C+
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A−

Springdale’s public schools are run by Lexington School District 2, which also serves Cayce, Pine Ridge, South Congaree and West Columbia. Parts of Springdale (6% of its land) are served by Lexington School District 1 instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Lexington School District 2Grades PK–12 · 12 schools · 8,465 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 13.1 per teacher (SC 14.3)
$15,713SC $15,090 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading40%
State average 52.1% · 4529 students tested
Math32%
State average 41% · 4314 students tested

Springdale vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Springdale’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SpringdaleCLexington School District 2
West ColumbiaCLexington School District 2
CayceCLexington School District 2 PK–12 · Richland School District 1 PK–12

All 2 neighbors share Lexington School District 2 with Springdale, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Springdale

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Springdaleby address
Springdale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · West Columbia
A−
443 students14:1Rate it →
Also serving Springdalein other towns
Northside Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · West Columbia
C
528 students12:1Rate it →
R. H. Fulmer Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · West Columbia
C+
526 students11:1Rate it →
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cayce
C−
442 students13:1Rate it →
Pine Ridge Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · West Columbia
D
379 students12:1Rate it →
Airport High
High · Grades 9–12 · West Columbia
A−
1,272 students17:1Rate it →
Brookland-Cayce High
High · Grades 9–12 · Cayce
B+
1,212 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Edge Christian Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · West Columbia
Private · Religious
68 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Springdale’s schools

Are Springdale’s schools good?

On South Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Springdale children attend score below 74% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #150 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 10%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Springdale in?

Lexington School District 2, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,465 students in 12 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Springdale are served by Lexington School District 1.

Where do Springdale kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Airport High and Brookland-Cayce High.

What is Springdale’s graduation rate?

74% of the class of 2023 in Lexington School District 2 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.

How much does Springdale spend per student?

$15,713 in Lexington School District 2 (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Springdale?

Yes: Edge Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–7, 68 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.