For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 811 students in Lexington, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Lexington, MS is Holmes County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lexington, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holmes County Central High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lexington, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holmes County Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Co Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lexington, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Jjmm Middle School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lexington, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, MS include Holmes County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lexington?
2 public high schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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