District Five SAT scores rank among the top in the state
October 4, 2016
Lexington-Richland School District Five ranks first in the percentage of its students taking the SAT examination and has the second highest ranking in South Carolina for overall student scores. “To lead the state in percentage of students taking the SATs and still have the second best composite score is an amazing accomplishment,” said Reggie Dean, District Five’s Director of Secondary Education. “Our teachers’ and students’ hard work and dedication are definitely paying off.”
Chapin High, Dutch Fork High and Irmo High School all increased their scores from 2015 while this year’s scores serve as a baseline for Spring Hill High School which has its first four-year graduating class. The district as a whole scored and impressive 20 points higher than last year. And, the District Five total composite score was 1536, which is 52 points higher than the national average of 1484 and 78 points higher than the state average of 1458
District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner was asked about the continued success of District Five on the SAT examination. He said, “Our teachers and students continue to raise the bar on their academic performance. I have said many times that I can describe District Five in one word –Extraordinary. This is another example of our laser focus on instruction and our commitment to ensuring all students are ready for success in college and careers.”
The new SAT report mirrors other predictors for how well the district is preparing students for success in life after high school. Data released in August showed that District Five’s Class of 2016 had an ACT average composite score of 20.5, the second highest composite score of any school district in South Carolina. In September, it was announced that District Five led the Midlands in the number of students scoring Platinum on the WorkKeys examination and the National Merit Scholarship program just honored a record number 20 District Five students as National Merit semifinalist.
“We really do have some extraordinary teachers and students in District Five!” said Hefner.
