Lexington City Public Schools School District
School District · Lexington, Virginia
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,427
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,427
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#2 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,427
$642 vs Virginia median
District size
508 students
Smaller than Virginia median
About Lexington City Public Schools
Lexington City Public Schools is a Lexington, Virginia school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 508 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $14,427 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Lexington City Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harrington Waddell Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lexington City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 86.8% and ELA proficiency of 91.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Lexington City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lexington City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Lexington City Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Lexington
- Total Enrollment
- 508
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lexington City Public Schools?
Lexington City Public Schools 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 City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Lexington City Public Schools is 8.2/10. 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 City Public Schools?
Lexington City Public Schools spends $14,427 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lexington City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lexington City Public Schools is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lexington City Public Schools?
Harrington Waddell Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lexington City Public Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lexington City Public Schools?
Across schools in Lexington City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 86.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 91.0%. 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 86.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 91.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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Compare Lexington City Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Department of Education State-operated Educ Prgms (23)
- Portsmouth City Public Schools (23)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia 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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