South Lexington School serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Lexington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Lexington School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Lexington School is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
34%
25%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NC state average).
How many students attend South Lexington School?
320 students attend South Lexington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of South Lexington School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lexington School?
South Lexington School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Lexington School offer ?
South Lexington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is South Lexington School part of?
South Lexington School is part of Lexington City Schools School District.
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