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Lexington City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,999 students in Lexington City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Lexington City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
2,999 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lexington City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,082 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
20%
# Black Students
934 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
31%
25%
# White Students
553 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
19%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
317 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
216
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
222
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
218
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
201
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
330
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
167
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,901 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,966 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,901
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,966
$11,655
Best Lexington City Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 Central Avenue
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Grades: 1-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Charles England Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Cornelia Drive
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Grades: 1-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Lexington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Hemstead Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #66.
Pickett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Biesecker Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Lexington School
Magnet School
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: PK-K
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington City Schools School District?
Lexington City Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,999 students.
What is the rank of Lexington City Schools School District?
Lexington City Schools School District is ranked #239 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington City Schools School District?
36% of Lexington City Schools School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington City Schools School District?
Lexington City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Lexington City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,966 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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