Is Lexington High School a good school?

Lexington High School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Lexington High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 919 students attended Lexington High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lexington High School?

Students at Lexington High School are 77% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% African American.

What schools feed into Lexington High School?

Lexington High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bryan Elementary School Elementary : Morton Elementary School Elementary : Pershing Elementary School Elementary : Sandoz Elementary School Middle : Lexington Middle School

Lexington High School

Summary:

Lexington High School is a public high school in Lexington, Nebraska, serving 913 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lexington Public Schools district, which is ranked 180 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lexington High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Nebraska high schools, ranking 163 out of 168 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating. The school's performance has been below the state average in key academic measures, such as ACT proficiency rates in English Language Arts (21.7% vs. 45.48%), Mathematics (15.57% vs. 42.11%), and Science (26.89% vs. 48.8%). Lexington High School has also shown mixed results in graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 96.8% in recent years, and a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.2% to 21.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Nearby schools, such as Bertrand High School, Eustis-Farnam High School, and Cozad High School, generally perform better than Lexington High School on academic measures and have higher statewide rankings. These schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be contributing factors to Lexington High School's lower performance. Addressing these issues will be crucial for Lexington High School to improve its educational outcomes and provide a better learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1400 Minuteman Drive
Lexington, NE 68850-1665

(308) 324-4691

District: Lexington Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,618

Feeder schools for Lexington High School:

Elementary:	Bryan Elementary School
	Morton Elementary School
	Pershing Elementary School
	Sandoz Elementary School
Middle:	Lexington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 919

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.3%

White:

13.6%

African American:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lexington High School ranks worse than 97% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lexington High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.3%), White (13.6%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lexington High School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Lexington High School employs 64.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lexington High School is $14,618.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lexington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington High School 163^rd of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Lexington High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Lexington Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington Public Schools 180^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lexington High School

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Rank History for all students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	25.85	226^th	249	9.2%
2007	38.11	193^rd	247	21.9%
2008	48.79	167^th	252	33.7%
2009	29.42	214^th	251	14.7%
2010	11.19	243^rd	249	2.4%
2011	5.26	241^st	252	4.4%
2012	8.15	234^th	245	4.5%
2013	7.05	236^th	247	4.5%
2014	9.45	229^th	247	7.3%
2015	17.46	220^th	242	9.1%
2016	10.38	231^st	246	6.1%
2017	12.06	200^th	219	8.7%
2018	10.16	205^th	219	6.4%
2019	7.68	210^th	217	3.2%
2021	11.34	196^th	209	6.2%
2022	9.64	189^th	202	6.4%
2023	7.92	204^th	215	5.1%
2024	2.62	163^rd	168	3.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.47	20^th	26	23.1%
2021	23.44	2^nd	3	33.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	26.70	62^nd	79	21.5%
2019	20.81	71^st	82	13.4%
2021	21.93	70^th	83	15.7%
2022	22.31	58^th	74	21.6%
2023	26.40	64^th	89	28.1%
2024	15.40	55^th	62	11.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.39	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	11.41	132^nd	144	8.3%
2019	7.16	135^th	142	4.9%
2021	11.76	124^th	138	10.1%
2022	8.21	124^th	132	6.1%
2023	9.32	126^th	136	7.4%
2024	5.65	87^th	93	6.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	12.46	126^th	138	8.7%
2019	10.75	131^st	140	6.4%
2021	12.34	124^th	130	4.6%
2022	14.83	115^th	135	14.8%
2023	8.79	127^th	135	5.9%
2024	5.36	88^th	93	5.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	48.20	18^th	41	56.1%
2019	40.61	21^st	43	51.2%
2021	30.15	27^th	38	28.9%
2022	34.96	24^th	41	41.5%
2023	35.85	23^rd	41	43.9%
2024	23.58	25^th	33	24.2%

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Rank History for White students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	28.30	156^th	205	23.9%
2019	48.10	108^th	207	47.8%
2021	86.66	19^th	200	90.5%
2022	32.43	136^th	196	30.6%
2023	27.31	160^th	206	22.3%
2024	5.27	119^th	125	4.8%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lexington High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	348	0	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1989	382	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1990	377	0	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1991	363	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1992	375	0	6	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	410
1993	355	0	9	56	2	n/a	n/a	0	422
1994	332	0	8	108	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
1995	315	0	17	121	1	n/a	n/a	0	454
1996	315	0	17	121	1	n/a	n/a	0	454
1997	313	0	8	155	2	n/a	n/a	0	478
1998	448	0	9	231	1	n/a	n/a	0	689
1999	419	2	6	119	4	n/a	n/a	126	676
2000	418	0	11	257	1	n/a	n/a	0	687
2001	392	3	14	288	1	n/a	n/a	0	698
2002	348	5	13	375	2	n/a	n/a	0	743
2003	348	5	13	375	2	n/a	n/a	0	743
2004	315	7	12	423	2	n/a	n/a	0	759
2005	296	3	11	431	1	n/a	n/a	0	742
2006	281	11	7	485	4	n/a	n/a	0	788
2007	261	15	7	536	1	n/a	n/a	0	820
2008	228	23	8	565	1	n/a	n/a	0	825
2009	191	28	10	551	1	n/a	n/a	0	781
2010	167	32	11	554	3	n/a	n/a	0	767
2011	146	30	12	596	5	0	8	0	797
2012	130	38	11	614	9	0	10	0	812
2013	133	35	10	620	8	0	9	0	815
2014	128	39	8	619	8	0	11	0	813
2015	129	35	7	640	7	1	8	0	827
2016	131	42	7	628	9	2	10	0	829
2017	128	51	9	667	8	2	12	0	877
2018	132	49	8	676	7	2	10	0	884
2019	142	52	9	675	7	2	9	0	896
2020	142	57	9	718	3	1	7	0	937
2021	143	62	10	728	2	1	8	0	954
2022	140	67	9	709	6	2	7	0	940
2023	128	65	9	696	5	3	7	0	913
2024	125	68	6	710	3	0	7	0	919

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lexington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	366	21.7	16.8	20.2
1989	398	23.4	17.0	20.9
1990	390	23.6	16.5	17.4
1991	379	24.8	15.2	14.2
1992	410	26.0	15.7	19.3
1993	422	26.3	16.0	23
1994	448	28.8	15.6	27.5
1995	454	28.0	16.2	18.5
1996	454	28.0	16.2	18.5
1997	478	27.1	17.6	18.4
1998	689	36.9	18.7	27.3
1999	676	37.2	18.2	51.3
2000	687	36.7	18.7	47.7
2001	698	39.0	17.9	49.9
2002	743	40.8	18.2	35.9
2003	743	40.8	18.2	35.9
2004	759	44.4	17.1	56.4
2005	742	45.9	16.2	68.3
2006	788	46.4	17.0	59.6
2007	820	47.4	17.3	54.6
2008	825	50.8	16.2	63.3
2009	781	50.0	15.6	63.9
2010	767	51.6	14.8	62.2
2011	797	53.9	14.7	67.4
2012	812	57.7	14.0	71.9
2013	815	59.9	13.6	70.4
2014	813	59.2	13.7	71.6
2015	827	61.0	13.5	69.2
2016	829	62.0	13.3	70.9
2017	877	61.5	14.2	74
2018	884	60.6	14.5	76.4
2019	896	61.2	14.6	79
2020	937	61.5	15.2	72.6
2021	954	61.2	15.5	69.4
2022	940	62.3	15.0	59.6
2023	913	60.2	15.1	70.8
2024	919	64.1	14.3	75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lexington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	366	21.7	16.8	20.2
1989	398	23.4	17.0	20.9
1990	390	23.6	16.5	17.4
1991	379	24.8	15.2	14.2
1992	410	26.0	15.7	19.3
1993	422	26.3	16.0	23
1994	448	28.8	15.6	27.5
1995	454	28.0	16.2	18.5
1996	454	28.0	16.2	18.5
1997	478	27.1	17.6	18.4
1998	689	36.9	18.7	27.3
1999	676	37.2	18.2	51.3
2000	687	36.7	18.7	47.7
2001	698	39.0	17.9	49.9
2002	743	40.8	18.2	35.9
2003	743	40.8	18.2	35.9
2004	759	44.4	17.1	56.4
2005	742	45.9	16.2	68.3
2006	788	46.4	17.0	59.6
2007	820	47.4	17.3	54.6
2008	825	50.8	16.2	63.3
2009	781	50.0	15.6	63.9
2010	767	51.6	14.8	62.2
2011	797	53.9	14.7	67.4
2012	812	57.7	14.0	71.9
2013	815	59.9	13.6	70.4
2014	813	59.2	13.7	71.6
2015	827	61.0	13.5	69.2
2016	829	62.0	13.3	70.9
2017	877	61.5	14.2	74
2018	884	60.6	14.5	76.4
2019	896	61.2	14.6	79
2020	937	61.5	15.2	72.6
2021	954	61.2	15.5	69.4
2022	940	62.3	15.0	59.6
2023	913	60.2	15.1	70.8
2024	919	64.1	14.3	75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lexington High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$438 (3.5%)	$10,818 (85.3%)	$12,681
2020	$690 (5.4%)	$10,712 (83.6%)	$12,806
2021	$856 (6.5%)	$10,825 (82.5%)	$13,120
2022	$1,803 (12.2%)	$11,456 (77.6%)	$14,758
2023	$1,050 (7.2%)	$11,923 (81.6%)	$14,618

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lexington High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 210^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 204^th of 215 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington High School)	17.4	18.2	0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Public Schools)	17.4	18.2	0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lexington High School)	16.5	9.3	7.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Public Schools)	16.5	9.3	7.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Lexington High School)	12.6	10.9	1.7%
11th Grade Science (Lexington Public Schools)	12.6	10.9	1.7%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	896	913	1.9%
African American	52	65	25%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	675	696	3.1%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	142	128	9.9%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79%	70.8%	8.3%

Schools Near Lexington High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lexington High School	Public	9-12	1400 Minuteman Drive	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-4691	919	64	14.3	75.4%	125 (13.6%)	68 (7.4%)	710 (77.3%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	2.6	163^rd of 168 public high schools	3.0%		7.9	204^th of 215 public high schools	5.1%	41	$14,618	$1,050	$11,923
Overton High School	Public	7-12	401 7th St	Overton	68863	Dawson County	Overton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 987-2424	115	14	8.3	47.0%	98 (85.2%)	2 (1.7%)	15 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$23,837	$161	$19,176
Cozad High School	Public	9-12	1710 Meridian Ave	Cozad	69130	Dawson County	Cozad Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 784-2744	245	25	9.8	48.6%	178 (72.7%)	3 (1.2%)	51 (20.8%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	5 (2.0%)	51.6	89^th of 168 public high schools	47.0%		10.9	200^th of 215 public high schools	7.0%	111	$19,270	$372	$15,723
Elwood High School	Public	7-12	502 First Ave	Elwood	68937	Gosper County	Elwood Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 785-2491	76	12	6.1	19.7%	68 (89.5%)	1 (1.3%)	6 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$28,524	$484	$24,344
Eustis-Farnam High School	Public	7-12	504 N Ingalls St	Eustis	69028	Frontier County	Eustis-Farnam Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 486-3991	75	12	6.4	33.3%	71 (94.7%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$29,531	$655	$24,750
Junior-Senior High At Sumner	Public	7-12	205 E 5th Ave	Sumner	68878	Dawson County	Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 752-2925	100	12	8.5	59.0%	82 (82.0%)	2 (2.0%)	14 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)	$22,376	$742	$18,702
Bertrand High School	Public	7-12	503 School St	Bertrand	68927	Phelps County	Bertrand Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 472-3427	114	12	9.5	53.5%	96 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.1	113^th of 168 public high schools	32.7%					(n/a)	$21,219	$475	$17,657

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Schools Near Lexington High School