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Cayce and West Columbia, located just west of the state capital in Lexington County, are two of the 15 cities in the county. Other cities and towns include Springdale, Pine Ridge, South Congaree, Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Chapin, Gaston, Gilbert, Irmo, Lexington – the county seat, Pelion, Summit and Swansea.
Public Schools Lexington County Schools are divided into five districts. Cayce-West Columbia is home to District Two; it ranks among the top 10 South County public school districts earning the highest average scores on the SAT college-entrance exam, according to recently released data by the state’s Department of Education. Lexington Two’s Class of 2019 test-takers outperformed state and national averages.
It is comprised of elementary, middle and high schools, adult education, alternative education and an innovation center.
Private Schools
Heritage Christian Academy – K-11
Columbia Adventist Academy – 1-8
Lake Murray Montessori School K-4
Colleges & Universities
Midlands Technical College – West Columbia
Allen University – Private
Benedict College – Private
Columbia College – Private
Columbia International University – Private
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary – Private
South University – Out-of-state
University of South Carolina Columbia – Research University, Public
W.L. Bonner College – Private
University of Phoenix – Out-of-state
Hospitals
Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia
Nearby
Palmetto Health
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
Providence Health
Dorn VA Medical Center
Property Taxes
According to Lexington County Economic Development, in South Carolina, only local government levies property taxes. To learn more, click here.