Thank you for taking time to review the district’s Annual State Report Card. If you are a parent or guardian of a Lexington One student, we encourage you to also explore the individual Report Card for your child’s school.

The South Carolina Department of Education publishes these Report Cards to provide a comprehensive view of school and district performance. They include valuable information such as student achievement, teacher qualifications, school safety, awards and recognitions, parent involvement and more. The data presented in this Report Card reflects the 2024–25 school year and played a key role in shaping our priorities and planning for the current 2025–26 school year.

As we move forward, Lexington One continues to be guided by our mission to empower each student to learn, grow and excel. We are in the second year of implementing our five-year strategic plan, which focuses on three ambitious targets:

• Ensuring that 95% of graduates are college-, career-, or military-ready

• Having 95% of students on track to graduate

• Increasing the number of elementary and middle school students performing at or above grade level

These targets are supported by our Lexington One Graduate Profile and Instructional Framework, which form the foundation for our strategic goals:

• Challenge and support all students to excel

• Create a positive and supportive culture that empowers employees to model and students to develop the Lexington One Graduate Profile attributes.

• Prioritize strategies for the use of resources including talent, time, facilities, finances and technology.

We appreciate your continued partnership as we work together to ensure success for every student, every day.

During the 2024–25 school year, students and staff across Lexington One’s 32 schools demonstrated excellence in academics, the arts and athletics.

Archery teams from Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle, Carolina Springs Elementary, Carolina Springs Middle, and a student from White Knoll Middle captured state, national and world titles, setting new records along the way. Pelion High’s Special Olympics athletes claimed the state championship in disc golf. Lexington High’s drone team soared to win the regional competition, and wrestlers from Lexington High and Pelion High dominated the mat to win state.

Meadow Glen Middle’s robotics program shone at the state level, bringing home gold, showcasing remarkable innovation and technical skill. Lexington High School celebrated state championships in varsity cheerleading and girls lacrosse, while River Bluff High School earned state titles in golf, chess and swimming, earning RBHS’s golf coach to be named Coach of the Year. Baseball coaches from Gilbert High and Lexington High were inducted into the coaches’ Hall of Fame.

In academics, arts and leadership, a Gilbert High School senior received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award and competed nationally in Washington, D.C. Elementary students from Centerville, Lexington, Meadow Glen and Midway were selected for the South Carolina Elementary Honor Choir. Chinese immersion students from River Bluff High earned top honors at the Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools National Talent Competition. Lexington High theatre students took to the stage to win the state championship.

Career and technical education students across the district, including those in HOSA, DECA, FFA and SkillsUSA, placed first in both state and national competitions. River Bluff High’s “We the People” team extended their winning streak with another state title and a trip to nationals.

Noteworthy staff recognitions include a Pleasant Hill Middle’s assistant principal earned SCASA Assistant Principal of the Year, while a White Knoll High teacher received the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science.

World Language educators at Meadow Glen Elementary, Pleasant Hill Middle and Pelion High were honored by the South Carolina Fellowship of Language Teachers and Advocates for their contributions to language education. A Midway Elementary French Teacher was named a Teacher of the Year. A librarian and principal at White Knoll Middle were honored by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians.

River Bluff High was named an Advanced Placement Honor Roll School. Beechwood and Midway Elementary Schools earned recognition as two of America’s Healthiest Schools. Inclusion efforts were also recognized, with Carolina Springs Middle, Meadow Glen Middle and River Bluff High designated as Special Olympics National Unified Champion Schools. Additionally, the district’s float nurse was named LPN of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Nurses.

These achievements reflect just a fraction of the dedication, talent, and excellence of our students and staff, who continue to shine in every endeavor.

Dr. Keith Price, Superintendent, and Kathy Henson, Board of Trustees Chair