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#1296 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 49% in state
Lexington Senior High School
High School · Lexington City Schools · Lexington, NC
A Lexington City Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26 Penry Street, Lexington, NC 27292
- Math 63% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lexington Senior High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lexington Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,468
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27292; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheets Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| South Lexington Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Stoner-thomas SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Davidson County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lexington City Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lexington Senior High School is listed in Lexington City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lexington Senior High School
Lexington Senior High School is a public high school in Lexington, NC, part of Lexington City Schools, serving approximately 929 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,296 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lexington Senior High School
What grades does Lexington Senior High School serve?
Lexington Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lexington Senior High School?
Lexington Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 929 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Senior High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lexington Senior High School rank in NC?
Lexington Senior High School ranks #1,296 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lexington Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lexington Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lexington Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lexington Senior High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lexington Senior High School a charter school?
No, Lexington Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lexington Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Lexington Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lexington Senior High School?
99.7% of students at Lexington Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 929
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (336) 242-1574
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27292)
- 40,369
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27292; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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