Lexington High School, a Lauderdale County public school serving grades 7–12, ranked #348 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #227 in 2022 and fluctuating within the top 50% statewide since 2011.
Math proficiency declined to 30–34% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency improved to 60%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 45–49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 898 students in 2018 to 387 in 2023, with minority enrollment remaining low at 3% and free or reduced–price lunch eligibility around 48%, reflecting substantial demographic and socioeconomic shifts.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 387 students and 24 teachers in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lexington High School's student population of 379 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Lexington High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#348 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
96%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexington High School's ranking?
Lexington High School is ranked #348 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lexington High School often compared to?
Lexington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lauderdale County High School, Brooks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lexington High School?
The graduation rate of Lexington High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lexington High School?
379 students attend Lexington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lexington High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lexington High School offer ?
Lexington High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lexington High School part of?
Lexington High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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