Lexington Senior High School

26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, Lexington Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lexington Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Lexington Senior High School's student population of 856 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
856 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Lexington Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington Senior High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1331 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
42%
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50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lexington Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
37%
20%
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Black
34%
25%
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White
16%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Lexington Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lexington Senior High School's ranking?
Lexington Senior High School is ranked #1331 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lexington Senior High School often compared to?
Lexington Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomasville High School, Asheboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lexington Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lexington Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lexington Senior High School?
856 students attend Lexington Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lexington Senior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington Senior High School?
Lexington Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lexington Senior High School offer ?
Lexington Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lexington Senior High School part of?
Lexington Senior High School is part of Lexington City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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