Batesburg-Leesville High School

Summary:

Batesburg-Leesville High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, with a student population of 547. The school is part of the Lexington 03 school district, which is ranked 49 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Batesburg-Leesville High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Pelion High (72.35% White) and Lexington High (73.98% White), with a racial breakdown of 47.71% White, 32.54% African American, and 15.54% Hispanic. However, the school has consistently underperformed on standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1/Mathematics (52.25%) and U.S. History (39.01%) significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school also struggles to support certain student subgroups, with their rankings for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students often in the bottom quartile of South Carolina high schools.

Despite spending more per student ($15,362 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Pelion High ($16,442) and Lexington High ($11,888), Batesburg-Leesville High School's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 97 out of 225 schools in 2018-2019 to 148 out of 235 schools in 2023-2024. These disparities in performance between student subgroups suggest potential equity issues that the school and Lexington 03 district may need to address to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 Summerland Avenue
       Batesburg-Leesville, SC  29006


(803) 532-9251

District: Lexington 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,362 Help


Feeder schools for Batesburg-Leesville High School:

Elementary:    Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School
    Batesburg-Leesville Primary School
Middle:    Batesburg-Leesville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
African American:
31.2%
Hispanic:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Batesburg-Leesville High School ranks worse than 63% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Batesburg-Leesville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Batesburg-Leesville High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), African American (31.2%), Hispanic (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Batesburg-Leesville High School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Batesburg-Leesville High School is $15,362.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Batesburg-Leesville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Batesburg-Leesville High School 148th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Batesburg-Leesville High School in the ranking list.)

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Lexington 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 03 49th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Batesburg-Leesville High School

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Rank History for all students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.68 52nd 187 72.2%
2006 70.97 40th 191 79.1%
2007 56.59 108th 191 43.5%
2008 80.82 22nd 185 88.1%
2009 48.06 119th 188 36.7%
2010 59.20 84th 199 57.8%
2011 63.19 73rd 199 63.3%
2012 60.98 87th 202 56.9%
2013 57.20 90th 203 55.7%
2014 48.89 114th 210 45.7%
2015 34.58 144th 232 37.9%
2016 37.73 135th 231 41.6%
2017 32.68 132nd 223 40.8%
2018 38.72 109th 216 49.5%
2019 43.76 97th 225 56.9%
2021 17.03 189th 227 16.7%
2022 35.93 141st 226 37.6%
2023 27.35 166th 237 30.0%
2024 33.97 148th 235 37.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.40 8th 64 87.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.21 105th 214 50.9%
2019 47.34 84th 217 61.3%
2021 12.84 199th 213 6.6%
2022 37.07 134th 220 39.1%
2023 25.43 171st 226 24.3%
2024 40.13 129th 229 43.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.43 111th 210 47.1%
2019 49.47 89th 213 58.2%
2021 16.34 182nd 213 14.6%
2022 42.29 120th 220 45.5%
2023 21.31 173rd 223 22.4%
2024 33.06 154th 225 31.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.09 76th 115 33.9%
2023 42.15 79th 141 44.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.79 126th 156 19.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.44 130th 213 39.0%
2019 42.09 107th 218 50.9%
2021 16.88 179th 215 16.7%
2022 31.37 147th 224 34.4%
2023 34.84 137th 229 40.2%
2024 35.37 140th 228 38.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.01 123rd 183 32.8%
2019 36.45 113th 184 38.6%
2021 8.77 175th 178 1.7%
2022 16.46 178th 190 6.3%
2023 20.31 168th 199 15.6%
2024 27.01 157th 194 19.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.94 44th 108 59.3%
2023 27.89 94th 119 21.0%
2024 46.41 69th 121 43.0%
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Rank History for White students at Batesburg-Leesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.99 84th 185 54.6%
2019 43.26 90th 191 52.9%
2021 21.89 156th 189 17.5%
2022 34.44 123rd 192 35.9%
2023 28.14 147th 197 25.4%
2024 36.95 126th 196 35.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Batesburg-Leesville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 437 265 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1989 412 261 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1990 445 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1991 416 254 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 672
1992 397 265 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 663
1993 382 253 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 365 250 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1995 411 240 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1996 411 240 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1997 426 275 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1998 419 282 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1999 414 286 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 705
2000 429 259 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 695
2001 414 227 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2002 400 279 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 688
2003 400 279 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 688
2004 365 241 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 358 239 2 7 4 n/a n/a 1 611
2006 355 244 2 10 3 n/a n/a 2 616
2007 367 276 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2008 350 257 2 9 1 n/a n/a 1 620
2009 320 263 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 301 266 3 6 0 n/a n/a 1 577
2011 297 243 0 9 0 1 6 0 556
2012 284 214 0 17 1 1 8 0 525
2013 276 212 2 19 1 1 12 0 523
2014 269 201 2 27 1 0 15 0 515
2015 244 212 0 30 3 0 21 0 510
2016 269 215 2 43 1 0 17 0 547
2017 267 210 3 53 1 0 14 0 548
2018 248 200 4 66 0 1 15 0 534
2019 282 183 5 67 0 2 20 0 559
2020 284 174 1 66 0 1 21 0 547
2021 278 174 1 68 0 1 26 0 548
2022 284 172 1 73 0 1 30 0 561
2023 261 178 0 85 0 0 23 0 547
2024 270 178 1 96 1 0 24 0 570

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Batesburg-Leesville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 43.4 16.2 n/a
1989 676 43.4 15.5 n/a
1990 706 41.2 17.1 n/a
1991 672 41.9 16.0 28.3
1992 663 42.1 15.7 30.8
1993 636 42.4 15.0 34.6
1994 616 45.0 13.7 35.6
1995 651 48.0 13.6 35.3
1996 651 48.0 13.6 35.3
1997 702 49.0 14.3 35.6
1998 702 50.5 13.9 43.9
1999 705 49.0 14.4 39.7
2000 695 50.0 13.9 38.7
2001 647 46.2 14.0 36.6
2002 688 43.4 15.9 39.5
2003 688 43.4 15.9 39.5
2004 616 37.5 16.4 42.5
2005 611 39.0 15.7 46.6
2006 616 41.0 15.0 49.8
2007 655 80.0 8.2 50.8
2008 620 42.5 14.6 54
2009 591 41.5 14.2 55.7
2010 577 35.8 16.1 54.5
2011 556 35.1 15.8 57
2012 525 39.2 13.3 57
2013 523 38.5 13.5 58.5
2014 515 37.5 13.7 66
2015 510 41.0 12.4 68
2016 547 40.0 13.6 65.8
2017 548 41.0 13.3 100
2018 534 43.0 12.4 100
2019 559 44.0 12.7 63.9
2020 547 44.0 12.4 62.7
2021 548 43.0 12.7 59.3
2022 561 47.2 11.8 100
2023 547 46.5 11.7 100
2024 570 48.0 11.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Batesburg-Leesville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 43.4 16.2 n/a
1989 676 43.4 15.5 n/a
1990 706 41.2 17.1 n/a
1991 672 41.9 16.0 28.3
1992 663 42.1 15.7 30.8
1993 636 42.4 15.0 34.6
1994 616 45.0 13.7 35.6
1995 651 48.0 13.6 35.3
1996 651 48.0 13.6 35.3
1997 702 49.0 14.3 35.6
1998 702 50.5 13.9 43.9
1999 705 49.0 14.4 39.7
2000 695 50.0 13.9 38.7
2001 647 46.2 14.0 36.6
2002 688 43.4 15.9 39.5
2003 688 43.4 15.9 39.5
2004 616 37.5 16.4 42.5
2005 611 39.0 15.7 46.6
2006 616 41.0 15.0 49.8
2007 655 80.0 8.2 50.8
2008 620 42.5 14.6 54
2009 591 41.5 14.2 55.7
2010 577 35.8 16.1 54.5
2011 556 35.1 15.8 57
2012 525 39.2 13.3 57
2013 523 38.5 13.5 58.5
2014 515 37.5 13.7 66
2015 510 41.0 12.4 68
2016 547 40.0 13.6 65.8
2017 548 41.0 13.3 100
2018 534 43.0 12.4 100
2019 559 44.0 12.7 63.9
2020 547 44.0 12.4 62.7
2021 548 43.0 12.7 59.3
2022 561 47.2 11.8 100
2023 547 46.5 11.7 100
2024 570 48.0 11.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Batesburg-Leesville High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $464 (3.2%) $200 (1.4%) $664 (4.5%) $11,160 (75.8%) $2,891 (19.6%) $14,051 (95.5%) $14,715
2020 $364 (2.3%) $343 (2.2%) $707 (4.5%) $11,706 (74.8%) $3,240 (20.7%) $14,945 (95.5%) $15,653
2021 $459 (3.0%) $434 (2.8%) $893 (5.8%) $11,813 (76.6%) $2,722 (17.6%) $14,535 (94.2%) $15,428
2022 $727 (4.8%) $541 (3.6%) $1,268 (8.4%) $11,568 (76.4%) $2,306 (15.2%) $13,874 (91.6%) $15,142
2023 $715 (4.7%) $531 (3.5%) $1,246 (8.1%) $11,785 (76.7%) $2,331 (15.2%) $14,116 (91.9%) $15,362

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Batesburg-Leesville High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 225 High schoolsRanks 166th of 237 High schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Batesburg-Leesville High School)65.543
 22.5%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Lexington 03)72.259.2
 13.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Batesburg-Leesville High School)74.350.6
 23.7%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Lexington 03)74.350.6
 23.7%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Batesburg-Leesville High School)63.573.6
 10.1%
   End of Course English 1 (Lexington 03)72.973.6
 0.7%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559547
 2.1%
African American183178
 2.7%
American Indian00
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic6785
 26.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White282261
 7.4%
Two or More Races2023
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.9%100%
 36.1%


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Batesburg-Leesville High School ranks 148th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Batesburg-Leesville High School.

Students at Batesburg-Leesville High School are 47% White, 31% African American, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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