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School District Five named the top school district in the Midlands

School District Five named the top school district in the Midlands

For Immediate Release – October 7, 2024

School District Five named the top school district in the Midlands

IRMO – Niche.com has released its 2025 Best Schools in America rankings, and Lexington-Richland School District Five was named the number one school district in the Midlands.

The website ranks over 10,000 public school districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents. School District Five’s overall “A” rating is based on categories consisting of academics, teachers, clubs and activities, diversity, college prep and administration.

School District Five was ranked as the number two school district in South Carolina and was named the number one Best Places to Teach in South Carolina. It was ranked fourth in the state for District with the Best Teachers.

“What an incredible honor it is for School District Five to be named the top school district in the Midlands,” said Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. “For all 10 areas to be graded at the "A" rating (A- to A+) reflects our outstanding performance in academic achievements, student support, extracurricular programs, and outstanding administration and teachers. I am proud of the students, staff, teachers, administrators and families who remain committed to our vision to Love and Grow Our Students.”  

To explore School District Five’s profile and view the complete list of 2025 rankings, methodologies and data sources, visit niche.com

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