Serving 922 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 922 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Lexington High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lexington High School is ranked #413 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lexington High School?
The graduation rate of Lexington High School is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lexington High School?
922 students attend Lexington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lexington High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lexington High School offer ?
Lexington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lexington High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 922 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
