For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,691 students in New Lexington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in New Lexington School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,691 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
New Lexington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,626 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
96%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
131
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
123
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,088 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,739 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,088
$17,216
Spending / Student
$16,739
$17,164
Best New Lexington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junction City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Poplar Street
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
New Lexington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
New Lexington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2549 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
New Lexington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Lexington School District?
New Lexington School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,691 students.
What is the rank of New Lexington School District?
New Lexington School District is ranked #427 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Lexington School District?
96% of New Lexington School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Lexington School District?
New Lexington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is New Lexington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,739 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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