Lexington Senior High School is a public high school in Lexington, North Carolina, United States.
Serving 929 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lexington Senior High School's student population of 929 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
929 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Lexington Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington Senior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
37%
21%
Black
31%
25%
White
17%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexington Senior High School's ranking?
Lexington Senior High School is ranked #1377 out of 2,617 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lexington Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lexington Senior High School is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lexington Senior High School?
929 students attend Lexington Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lexington Senior High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington Senior High School?
Lexington Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lexington Senior High School offer ?
Lexington Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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