Lexington High School vs. Gothenburg Secondary School
Should I attend Lexington High School or Gothenburg Secondary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Gothenburg Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 940 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 381 students in grades 7-12, Gothenburg Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
940 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#469 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
96%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
60
Grade 8 Students
-
64
Grade 9 Students
212
67
Grade 10 Students
250
62
Grade 11 Students
234
68
Grade 12 Students
244
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
75%
6%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
15%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.41
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
