Top Rankings
Lexington City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 537 students in Lexington City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Lexington City School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
537 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lexington City School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 132 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.4%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
78%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,818 is higher than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,330 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,818
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,330
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lexington City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington City School District?
Lexington City School District manages 2 public schools serving 537 students.
What is the rank of Lexington City School District?
Lexington City School District is ranked #1 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City School District?
78% of Lexington City School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington City School District?
Lexington City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Lexington City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,330 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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