Lexington Senior High School is a public high school in Lexington, North Carolina, United States.
Serving 889 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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: Lexington Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lexington, NC, covering approximately 18.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lexington Senior High School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
889 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Thrive in the Hive
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 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Yellow Jackets
Source: 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 #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 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Lexington Senior High School?
889 students attend Lexington Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lexington Senior High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% 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 Senior High School?
Lexington Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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.
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