For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,395 students in Lexington City, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 93 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lexington City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lexington City, VA are Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Rockbridge County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lexington City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lexington City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lylburn Downing Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Diamond St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Rockbridge County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 Greenhouse Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5555
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Lexington City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2893 Collierstown Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lexington City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Lexington City, VA include Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Rockbridge County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington City?
5 public schools are located in Lexington City.
What percentage of students in Lexington City go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lexington City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City?
Lexington City public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lexington City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lexington City include: Central Elementary School vs. Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Harrington Waddell Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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