For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,621 students in Lexington, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 261 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Lexington, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lexington, MS are Holmes County Central High School, S V Marshall Middle School and William Dean Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lexington, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holmes County Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #22.
S V Marshall Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Co Career Technical Center
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lexington, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Jjmm Middle School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lexington, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Lexington, MS include Holmes County Central High School, S V Marshall Middle School and William Dean Jr. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington, MS?
4 public schools are located in Lexington, MS.
What percentage of students in Lexington, MS go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Lexington, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington, MS?
Lexington, MS public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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