Top Rankings
Lexington Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,066 students in Lexington Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lexington Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,066 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lexington Independent School District, which is ranked #239 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
22%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
70%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,383 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,346 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,383
$13,387
Spending / Student
$16,346
$14,116
Best Lexington Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Third St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lexington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8783 N Hwy 77
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Fifth St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2525
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington Independent School District?
Lexington Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,066 students.
What is the rank of Lexington Independent School District?
Lexington Independent School District is ranked #239 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington Independent School District?
70% of Lexington Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington Independent School District?
Lexington Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lexington Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,346 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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