For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,758 students in New Lexington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in New Lexington School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,758 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Lexington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
97%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,399 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,101 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,399
$17,379
Spending / Student
$16,101
$17,327
Best New Lexington School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Poplar Street
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
New Lexington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
New Lexington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2549 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Lexington School District?
New Lexington School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,758 students.
What is the rank of New Lexington School District?
New Lexington School District is ranked #432 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Lexington School District?
97% of New Lexington School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Lexington School District?
New Lexington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is New Lexington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,101 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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