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HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in Lexington County. From K-12 to Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center — use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters.
Lexington County is home to a unified school district serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. High schools serving Lexington families include Lexington High School (Wildcats), River Bluff High School (Gators), White Knoll High School (Timberwolves). HERELexington covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone across Lexington County.
Lexington's higher-education landscape includes 2 institutions: Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center; University of South Carolina (Columbia). HERELexington covers admissions deadlines, scholarship windows, athletic schedules, and campus announcements for each institution.
SC's public-school governance flows through the SC Department of Education, which administers SC READY assessments each spring and enforces the Read to Succeed Act — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings.
HERELexington tracks school-board meetings across Lexington County — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and SC READY scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Lexington classroom or on a Lexington County campus, it is HERE.
Education News
Lexington County school board budget hearing scheduled for March
Community members invited to weigh in on the proposed 2026–27 budget for Lexington County schools.
Lexington High School renovation update
Work continues on facilities improvements at Lexington High School in Lexington County.
Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center launches new workforce certificate program this fall
Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center's new certificate program is designed for working adults in Lexington.
Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center receives STEM endowment gift
A donation will expand science and engineering programs at Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center.
SC WINS scholarship expansion benefits Lexington students
The SC WINS workforce scholarship is expanding eligibility — hundreds of Lexington County residents may now qualify.
Lexington County school rezoning proposal under review
A proposed boundary change could shift student attendance zones ahead of the 2026–27 school year in Lexington County.
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Featured Schools & Programs
Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center serves Lexington and the surrounding Midlands region.
University of South Carolina (Columbia) serves Lexington and the surrounding Midlands region.
SC's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all SC students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in SC. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit at Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center at no cost under SC's Dual Enrollment program.
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Online & Hybrid Education
Accredited programs for Lexington County residents who need flexibility.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Lexington County's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The SC Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
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HERELexington covers every public school board meeting in Lexington County — agendas published in advance, votes summarized after.
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How do I enroll my child in a Lexington County school?
Enrollment for Lexington County public schools is managed by the district office. Contact the Lexington County school district directly for enrollment forms, residency requirements, and deadlines. Visit the district website or the Lexington County government site for current instructions.
What colleges are in or near Lexington?
Lexington and Lexington County are served by 2 higher-education institutions: Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center, University of South Carolina (Columbia). Use our Decision Maker tool above to find the right fit for your goals.
Is there financial aid available for Lexington students?
Yes — the SC LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships are merit-based awards for students attending SC colleges. SC WINS is a workforce scholarship for technical programs. FAFSA is available for all eligible students. Midlands Technical College — Lexington/North Lake Center's Dual Enrollment program lets high schoolers earn free college credits. The SC Teaching Fellows scholarship provides $6,000/year for future educators.
How does high school athletics work in Lexington County?
High school athletics in Lexington County are governed by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HERELexington covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement.
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Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Lexington County students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.