Is Lexington High School a good school?

Lexington High School ranks 85 th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lexington High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 901 students attended Lexington High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lexington High School?

Students at Lexington High School are 74% White, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Lexington High School?

Lexington High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bargerton Elementary Elementary : Beaver Elementary Elementary : Pin Oak Elementary Elementary : South Haven Elementary Elementary : Westover Elementary

Lexington High School

Summary:

Lexington High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Lexington, Tennessee, with a student population of around 901. The school is part of the Henderson County School District, which is ranked 41 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating.

Lexington High School is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 100 high schools in Tennessee over the past several years. The school's academic performance on standardized tests, such as TNReady/Biology I, English I, and English II, is generally above the state and Henderson County averages. Notably, the school's male students consistently outperform their female counterparts, and the African American and Hispanic student groups also perform well, often exceeding the state averages for those subgroups. However, the school's special education students and low socioeconomic status students tend to perform below the state averages, suggesting an area for improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Riverside High School in the Decatur County School District has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. While Riverside High School's overall ranking is lower than Lexington High School's, its performance on certain subject tests, such as English II and Geometry, is comparable or even exceeds Lexington High School's. This suggests that Riverside High School may have strengths in specific academic areas that could be worth further investigation.

Detail:

Public 9-12

284 White ST
Lexington, TN 38351

(731) 968-2961

District: Henderson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,850

Feeder schools for Lexington High School:

Elementary:	Bargerton Elementary
	Beaver Elementary
	Pin Oak Elementary
	South Haven Elementary
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	Westover Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 901

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.5%

African American:

13.4%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lexington High School ranks better than 78.3% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.86. (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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lexington High School is $9,850.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lexington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington High School 85^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Lexington High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Henderson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson County 40^th of 140 Tennessee 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	TN State Percentile
2010	63.35	103^rd	267	61.4%
2011	58.14	132^nd	273	51.6%
2012	64.18	112^th	269	58.4%
2013	72.38	51^st	285	82.1%
2014	64.06	78^th	296	73.6%
2015	65.78	105^th	300	65.0%
2016	62.39	95^th	351	72.9%
2017	68.55	43^rd	273	84.2%
2018	74.70	38^th	341	88.9%
2019	78.44	35^th	342	89.8%
2021	59.41	90^th	347	74.1%
2022	62.44	91^st	358	74.6%
2023	61.87	99^th	384	74.2%
2024	66.86	85^th	392	78.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	42.45	74^th	159	53.5%
2019	28.24	102^nd	127	19.7%
2021	24.08	110^th	125	12.0%
2022	39.79	80^th	151	47.0%
2023	28.71	116^th	154	24.7%
2024	51.56	57^th	183	68.9%

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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	TN State Percentile
2018	67.17	39^th	308	87.3%
2019	76.95	22^nd	302	92.7%
2021	48.23	137^th	317	56.8%
2022	57.11	89^th	322	72.4%
2023	66.98	50^th	330	84.8%
2024	60.72	85^th	337	74.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	78.43	37^th	337	89.0%
2021	56.66	102^nd	340	70.0%
2022	60.12	100^th	350	71.4%
2023	58.67	111^th	366	69.7%
2024	61.36	108^th	365	70.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	77.12	37^th	329	88.8%
2021	60.49	85^th	332	74.4%
2022	63.90	79^th	349	77.4%
2023	64.49	77^th	359	78.6%
2024	70.75	67^th	366	81.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	68.82	27^th	199	86.4%
2019	63.57	35^th	187	81.3%
2021	49.80	76^th	208	63.5%
2022	49.64	80^th	222	64.0%
2023	59.17	64^th	239	73.2%
2024	51.95	90^th	240	62.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	67.79	35^th	189	81.5%
2023	54.94	68^th	202	66.3%
2024	61.89	44^th	209	78.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lexington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	67.54	63^rd	307	79.5%
2019	75.92	46^th	301	84.7%
2021	58.73	75^th	306	75.5%
2022	62.01	80^th	312	74.4%
2023	57.85	99^th	325	69.5%
2024	65.66	75^th	326	77.0%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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: Tennessee 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	823	144	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	972
1989	829	129	3	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	963
1990	826	129	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	960
1991	824	134	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	963
1992	833	135	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	973
1993	880	122	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1005
1994	911	120	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1035
1995	998	136	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1137
1996	998	136	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1137
1997	980	121	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	10	1116
1998	913	79	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	-2	994
1999	810	129	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	947
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	985	985
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	907	907
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	879	879
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	879	879
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	850	850
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	917	917
2006	779	142	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	934
2007	796	144	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	952
2008	704	149	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	865
2009	696	154	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	863
2010	703	169	5	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	890
2011	714	162	7	13	1	0	2	0	899
2012	717	143	6	21	0	0	2	0	889
2013	729	142	4	19	0	0	3	0	897
2014	739	139	5	19	1	0	4	0	907
2015	768	140	4	26	0	1	2	0	941
2016	758	151	7	32	0	1	5	0	954
2017	764	153	6	33	0	0	5	0	961
2018	709	150	7	23	0	0	10	0	899
2019	702	129	6	27	1	0	15	0	880
2020	697	121	2	35	1	0	22	0	878
2021	709	128	4	37	1	0	38	0	917
2022	694	122	4	38	1	0	43	0	902
2023	671	121	5	49	0	0	55	0	901

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

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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	972	36.0	27.0	n/a
1989	963	36.0	26.7	n/a
1990	960	36.0	26.6	n/a
1991	963	45.0	21.4	n/a
1992	973	45.0	21.6	n/a
1993	1005	45.0	22.3	n/a
1994	1035	45.0	23.0	n/a
1995	1137	59.0	19.3	n/a
1996	1137	59.0	19.3	n/a
1997	1116	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	994	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	947	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	985	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	907	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	879	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	879	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	850	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	917	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	934	47.5	19.7	n/a
2007	952	48.0	19.8	33.1
2008	865	44.1	19.6	48.6
2009	863	47.0	18.4	50.3
2010	890	49.0	18.1	50.8
2011	899	48.5	18.5	53.7
2012	889	52.5	16.9	52
2013	897	52.5	17.0	51.4
2014	907	54.0	16.7	51.3
2015	941	55.0	17.1	53
2016	954	54.0	17.6	56.4
2017	961	50.0	19.2	n/a
2018	899	50.0	17.9	n/a
2019	880	49.0	17.9	n/a
2020	878	48.8	17.9	47.8
2021	917	51.5	17.8	n/a
2022	902	54.7	16.4	n/a
2023	901	56.0	16.0	n/a

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	972	36.0	27.0	n/a
1989	963	36.0	26.7	n/a
1990	960	36.0	26.6	n/a
1991	963	45.0	21.4	n/a
1992	973	45.0	21.6	n/a
1993	1005	45.0	22.3	n/a
1994	1035	45.0	23.0	n/a
1995	1137	59.0	19.3	n/a
1996	1137	59.0	19.3	n/a
1997	1116	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	994	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	947	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	985	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	907	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	879	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	879	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	850	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	917	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	934	47.5	19.7	n/a
2007	952	48.0	19.8	33.1
2008	865	44.1	19.6	48.6
2009	863	47.0	18.4	50.3
2010	890	49.0	18.1	50.8
2011	899	48.5	18.5	53.7
2012	889	52.5	16.9	52
2013	897	52.5	17.0	51.4
2014	907	54.0	16.7	51.3
2015	941	55.0	17.1	53
2016	954	54.0	17.6	56.4
2017	961	50.0	19.2	n/a
2018	899	50.0	17.9	n/a
2019	880	49.0	17.9	n/a
2020	878	48.8	17.9	47.8
2021	917	51.5	17.8	n/a
2022	902	54.7	16.4	n/a
2023	901	56.0	16.0	n/a

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	$482 (5.5%)	$7,662 (87.7%)	$8,732
2020	$463 (5.3%)	$7,727 (88.3%)	$8,752
2021	$859 (9.7%)	$7,550 (84.9%)	$8,889
2022	$545 (5.9%)	$8,051 (86.7%)	$9,288
2023	$1,035 (10.5%)	$8,056 (81.8%)	$9,850

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lexington High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 342 High schools	Ranks 99^th of 384 High schools	15.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Lexington High School)	35.8	32.2	3.6%
9th Grade Algebra I (Henderson County)	35.8	28.3	7.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)	21.8	17.8	4%
9th Grade US History (Lexington High School)	37.8	44.9	7.1%
9th Grade US History (Henderson County)	37.8	44	6.2%
9th Grade US History (Tennessee)	19.8	30.4	10.6%
9th Grade English I (Lexington High School)	41.3	43.8	2.5%
9th Grade English I (Henderson County)	40.6	38.7	1.9%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Lexington High School)	47.8	31.5	16.3%
10th Grade Algebra II (Henderson County)	45.4	35.7	9.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	46.7	47.7	1%
10th Grade English II (Lexington High School)	59.5	46.4	13.1%
10th Grade English II (Henderson County)	60.6	46.7	13.9%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Lexington High School)	61.8	50	11.8%
10th Grade Geometry (Henderson County)	62.6	46	16.6%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade US History (Lexington High School)	26.7	50	23.3%
11th Grade US History (Henderson County)	28.6	57.9	29.3%
11th Grade US History (Tennessee)	29.6	38.8	9.2%
All Grades Algebra I (Lexington High School)	32.9	32	0.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Henderson County)	32.9	27.2	5.7%
All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)	27.4	23.2	4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Lexington High School)	38.8	29.8	9%
All Grades Algebra II (Henderson County)	38.4	30.4	8%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades US History (Lexington High School)	37.8	44	6.2%
All Grades US History (Henderson County)	36.5	45.2	8.7%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	37.7	9.1%
All Grades English I (Lexington High School)	41.1	43.8	2.7%
All Grades English I (Henderson County)	40.3	38.6	1.7%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Lexington High School)	59.4	45.8	13.6%
All Grades English II (Henderson County)	59.9	46.5	13.4%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Lexington High School)	54.1	49.1	5%
All Grades Geometry (Henderson County)	53.3	45.5	7.8%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	880	901	2.4%
African American	129	121	6.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	27	49	81.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	702	671	4.4%
Two or More Races	15	55	266.7%

Schools Near Lexington High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)			TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)				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	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lexington High School	Public	9-12	284 White ST	Lexington	38351	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	No	(731) 968-2961	901	56	16.0		671 (74.5%)	121 (13.4%)	49 (5.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.1%)	66.9	85^th of 392 public high schools	78.3%		61.9	99^th of 384 public high schools	74.2%	14	40.9		40.6	46.5	20.0	42.2	61.2	36.4	60.1				42.4	42.3	55.3	55.3	55.0			53.3	$9,850	$1,035	$8,056
Scotts Hill High School	Public	9-12	7871 Highway 100	Reagan	38368	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	No	(731) 549-2909	556	34	16.3		529 (95.1%)	8 (1.4%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	59.5	122^nd of 392 public high schools	68.9%		57.3	127^th of 384 public high schools	66.9%	5	22.2	9.1	21.1	69.6	35.8	39.4	66.7	39.8	44.1				35.3	35.2	51.2	51.2	34.0	40.0		35.5	$9,780	$1,185	$7,996
Riverside High School	Public	9-12	4250 Highway 641 South	Decaturville	38329	Decatur County	Decatur County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 852-3941	460	31	14.9		401 (87.2%)	13 (2.8%)	32 (7.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.7%)	63.8	101^st of 392 public high schools	74.2%		63.3	90^th of 384 public high schools	76.6%	11	50.0		45.0		34.3	34.2	80.8	27.6	39.3	31.5	40.0	32.8	36.4	36.1	55.1	54.6	38.5		9.1	35.5	$10,523	$751	$9,275

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