Serving 890 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lexington High School's student population of 890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
890 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
Year Founded
1854
School Rankings
Lexington High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
76%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Minutemen
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexington High School's ranking?
Lexington High School is ranked #446 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lexington High School often compared to?
Lexington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scotts Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lexington High School?
The graduation rate of Lexington High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Lexington High School?
890 students attend Lexington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lexington High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lexington High School offer ?
Lexington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lexington High School part of?
Lexington High School is part of Henderson County School District.
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