(From Lexington 2 District Office) – Lexington School District Two students made gains on the 2025 SC School Report Cards released by the SC Department of Education Monday, with several district schools advancing year-over-year and the majority of schools attaining “Average” to “Excellent” ratings.

This year, Fulmer Middle School posted an overall rating of “Excellent,” up from “Good” the year before, while Busbee Creative Arts Academy advanced to “Good,” joining Springdale Elementary with that same overall rating. Cayce Elementary School made a significant leap to “Average” from an “Unsatisfactory” last year, while Wood Elementary School also advanced to “Average” from “Below Average.” 

Academic achievement scores increased district-wide compared to last year, according to the Report Cards. In addition, three district middle schools achieved an “Excellent” rating in student progress, a key indicator of year-over-year academic growth and improvement. Northside Middle School has posted growth gains over consecutive years, finishing just shy of an overall “Good” this year.

Riverbank Elementary and Saluda River Academy for the Arts joined Northside, Cayce, and Wood at “Average.”  The district’s remaining four schools received a “Below Average,” indicating areas for continued growth and improvement, as are high school graduation rates, a strategic area that the district continues to invest in to support student retention and on-time graduation.

“We’ve posted some noteworthy gains in academic achievement and student progress, a testament to the strong work our educators and students have been putting in,” said Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner, “but there is more work to be done.”  She noted that the district is putting intentional emphasis this school year on MTSS work, early grades, and additional support for ML learners.

The annual SC School Report Cards provide information about each school and district, including test performance, teacher qualifications, student safety, awards, parent involvement and more.  A link to the state’s school report cards may be found by clicking this link.