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8.3 avg / 10

Lexington School District

School District · Lexington, Tennessee

Students: 874
Teachers (FTE): 58

Avg Rating

8.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,031

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#3 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.0

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,031

+$620 vs Tennessee median

District size

874 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

About Lexington

Lexington is a Lexington, Tennessee school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 874 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $12,031 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.3/10, Lexington is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lexington Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Lexington students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 34.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Lexington, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.9%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Lexington with test data.

Schools in Lexington

2 schools

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Lexington
Total Enrollment
874
Teachers (FTE)
58
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lexington?

Lexington has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lexington?

The average composite rating for Lexington is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lexington?

Lexington spends $12,031 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lexington?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lexington is 15.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lexington?

Lexington Middle School is the highest-rated school in Lexington with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Lexington?

Across schools in Lexington with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.3/10
Math Proficiency
41.1%
ELA Proficiency
34.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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