For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,513 students in Lexington City, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 92 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lexington City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lexington City, VA are Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Rockbridge County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lexington City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lexington City (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lylburn Downing Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Diamond St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Rockbridge County High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Greenhouse Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5555
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #44.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Lexington City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2893 Collierstown Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lexington City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Lexington City, VA include Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Rockbridge County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington City, VA?
5 public schools are located in Lexington City, VA.
What percentage of students in Lexington City, VA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lexington City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City, VA?
Lexington City, VA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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