For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 639 students in Lexington City, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lexington City, VA are Lylburn Downing Middle School and Maury River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Lexington City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lexington City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lylburn Downing Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Diamond St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Lexington City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2893 Collierstown Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lexington City, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lexington City, VA include Lylburn Downing Middle School and Maury River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lexington City?
2 public middle schools are located in Lexington City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City?
Lexington City public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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