Lexington High School vs. Gothenburg Secondary School
Should you attend Lexington High School or Gothenburg Secondary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Gothenburg Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 389 students in grades 7-12, Gothenburg Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
913 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#485 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
98%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
70
Grade 8 Students
-
63
Grade 9 Students
204
68
Grade 10 Students
229
63
Grade 11 Students
248
56
Grade 12 Students
232
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
76%
6%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
14%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.40
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
