For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 922 students in Lexington, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Lexington, TN is Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Lexington, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lexington High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lexington, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
284 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Lexington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lexington Juvenile Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
188 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lexington, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, TN include Lexington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lexington?
1 public high schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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