Lexington County is located near 10 public and private colleges and universities including the main campus of the University of South Carolina.

 

Lexington County’s five public school districts are among the best in the State of South Carolina, annually ranking at or near the top in highest SAT scores among public schools in the state.

 

The Center for Accelerated Technology Training (CATT)

Recognized as the best workforce training program in the U.S., CATT has worked with more than 2,000 South Carolina companies and has trained more than 200,000 residents of the state since its inception in 1960.

 

Private schools in the Lexington area offer families outstanding educational opportunities in the Columbia metro area.

 

Part of the 16-school South Carolina Technical College System, Midlands Technical College offers outstanding adult education, professional certifications, and two-year degree programs for Lexington County residents.