Sandhills Primary serves 509 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 81%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 65%
- Reading Proficiency: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandhills Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sandhills Primary's student population of 509 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sandhills Primary is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)71%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
21%
31%
White
52%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lexington 04 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% SC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% SC state average).
How many students attend Sandhills Primary?
509 students attend Sandhills Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sandhills Primary students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandhills Primary?
Sandhills Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandhills Primary offer ?
Sandhills Primary offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandhills Primary part of?
Sandhills Primary is part of Lexington 04 School District.
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