Serving 492 students in grades 9-12, New Lexington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Lexington High School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Lexington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Lexington High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2436 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Lexington High School's ranking?
New Lexington High School is ranked #2436 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are New Lexington High School often compared to?
New Lexington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crooksville High School, Sheridan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Lexington High School?
The graduation rate of New Lexington High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Lexington High School?
492 students attend New Lexington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of New Lexington High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Lexington High School?
New Lexington High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Lexington High School offer ?
New Lexington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Lexington High School part of?
New Lexington High School is part of New Lexington School District.
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