For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 961 students in Lexington, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, MS are S.v. Marshall Elementary School, William Dean Jr Elementary School and S.v. Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lexington, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S.v. Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
William Dean Jr Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
S.v. Marshall Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lexington, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, MS include S.v. Marshall Elementary School, William Dean Jr Elementary School and S.v. Marshall Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lexington?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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