New Lexington High School is a public high school in New Lexington, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the New Lexington City School District. Their mascot is the Panthers.
Serving 493 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Lexington High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Lexington, OH, encompassing approximately 97.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Lexington High School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Lexington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Lexington High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1966 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1966 out of 3,181 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 Sheridan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Lexington High School?
The graduation rate of New Lexington High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend New Lexington High School?
493 students attend New Lexington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of New Lexington High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Lexington High School?
New Lexington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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