Pelion High

718 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pelion High School, located at 600 Lydia Drive in Pelion, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community within the Lexington School District Four. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where educators prioritize student engagement and personal growth, aiming to balance academic rigor with the development of practical life skills.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Pelion High School maintains an active presence in extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations. These programs are designed to instill a sense of school spirit and community pride, often serving as a focal point for the residents of Pelion. By emphasizing both classroom achievement and community involvement, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

718

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pelion High
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	136
Black	45
Asian	2
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

White
487 (67.8%)
Hispanic
136 (18.9%)
Black
45 (6.3%)
Two or More
45 (6.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-2200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 243

Grade 10 177

Grade 11 146

Grade 12 152