Lee County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

80.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

11.6%

Graduate Degree

4.5%

Population 25+

11,427

Lee County, South Carolina Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Lee County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
19.5%2,228
High School Graduate
41.4%4,726
Some College / Associate's
27.6%3,150
Bachelor's Degree
7.0%805
Graduate Degree
4.5%518

Lee County, South Carolina Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Lee County, South Carolina

Approximately 11.6% of adults in Lee County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lee County, South Carolina has increased by 3.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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