During the school years of 1935-1936 to 1938-1939, there was a significant increase in the number of students enrolled in colored schools in Leesburg and Rock Hill. The number of high school pupils transported also saw a rise, with 25 students being transported in 1935-36, increasing to 35 students by 1938-39. The grade school pupils in Leesburg also saw an increase from 100 in 1935-36 to 109 in 1938-39. Overall, the total number of colored grade students increased from 808 in 1935-36 to 854 in 1938-39. The total number of all students, both white and colored, also saw an increase during this period, with a total of 487 students in 1935-36 rising to 725 students in 1938-39. The total number of grade, high school, and colored students in the area also increased significantly during these years.