Top Rankings
Lexington City Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,953 students in Lexington City Schools. 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 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
2,953 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lexington City Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
40%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
31%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
16%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,599 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,240 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$45 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,599
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,240
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lexington City Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Gr: 1-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 1-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington City Schools?
Lexington City Schools manages 7 public schools serving 2,953 students.
What is the rank of Lexington City Schools?
Lexington City Schools is ranked #236 out of 314 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City Schools?
40% of Lexington City Schools students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 16% 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?
Lexington City Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Lexington City Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,240 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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