Top Rankings
Lexington City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,941 students in Lexington City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Lexington City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
2,941 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lexington City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
37%
21%
% Black
32%
25%
% White
18%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,136 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,202 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,136
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,202
$11,612
Best Lexington City Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Grades: 9-12
| 929 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 Central Avenue
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Grades: 1-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Charles England Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Cornelia Drive
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Grades: 1-5
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Hemstead Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Biesecker Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: PK-K
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington City Schools School District?
Lexington City Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,941 students.
What is the rank of Lexington City Schools School District?
Lexington City Schools School District is ranked #239 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City Schools School District?
37% of Lexington City Schools School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington City Schools School District?
Lexington City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Lexington City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,202 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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