Lexington High School vs. Gothenburg Secondary School
Should you attend Lexington High School or Gothenburg Secondary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Gothenburg Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 915 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 353 students in grades 7-12, Gothenburg Secondary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
915 students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#856 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#450 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
64
Grade 8 Students
-
51
Grade 9 Students
237
71
Grade 10 Students
245
50
Grade 11 Students
212
57
Grade 12 Students
221
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
78%
7%
% Black
8%
2%
% White
12%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.37
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%