Summary:
The city of Lexington, Georgia, is home to 3 public schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Oglethorpe County school district. While the elementary schools show some academic strengths, the Oglethorpe County High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 160th out of 429 Georgia high schools in 2021-2022 to 261st out of 458 in 2023-2024. However, the high school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.2%.
Academically, the Oglethorpe County Elementary School shows some bright spots, with 3rd and 4th-grade English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates exceeding the state averages. But the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 33.1% is significantly below the state average of 41.7%. In contrast, the high school's test scores are generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 28% to 35.6% across various subject areas.
Across the district, the schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 51.15% at the high school to 62.61% at the elementary school, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This may have implications for the schools' resource allocation and support services. While the schools have some areas of strength, the overall performance suggests there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly at the high school level, to better support student learning and achievement in the Lexington, Georgia, community.
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