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Lexington City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,012 students in Lexington City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Lexington City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
3,012 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lexington City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
102 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,056 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
20%
# Black Students
966 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
32%
25%
# White Students
576 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
19%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
299 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
249
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
286
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
297
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
195
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,850 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,914 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,850
$11,354
Spending / Student
$11,914
$11,785
Best Lexington City Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 Central Avenue
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Grades: 1-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Hemstead Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Biesecker Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Charles England Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Cornelia Drive
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Grades: 1-5
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: PK-K
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington City Schools School District?
Lexington City Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,012 students.
What is the rank of Lexington City Schools School District?
Lexington City Schools School District is ranked #221 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City Schools School District?
35% of Lexington City Schools School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington City Schools School District?
Lexington City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Lexington City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,914 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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