At a glance
Reported students
595
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
Lexington Middle School: 595 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 716
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Lexington Middle School
Lexington Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lexington. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lexington City Schools. NCES reports 595 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.4%) and Black (30.3%). English learners represent 14.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lexington Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.4%
- Hispanic43.4%
- Black30.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial11.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lexington City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pickett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
385 reported students
Charles England Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
381 reported students
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Elementary · Grades 01–05
369 reported students
South Lexington School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
308 reported students
Lexington Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
889 reported students
South Lexington Developmental Center
Other · Grades KG–12
26 reported students
Public schools near Lexington Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Senior High School High · Lexington City Schools | 09–12 | 889 | 0.2 mi |
| North Davidson Middle Middle · Davidson County Schools | 06–08 | 706 | 6.4 mi |
| Central Davidson Middle Middle · Davidson County Schools | 06–08 | 686 | 6.5 mi |
| Tyro Middle Middle · Davidson County Schools | 06–08 | 528 | 7.3 mi |
| E Lawson Brown Middle Middle · Davidson County Schools | 06–08 | 560 | 8 mi |
| Oak Grove Middle Middle · Davidson County Schools | 06–08 | 727 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Middle School
What grades does Lexington Middle School serve?
Lexington Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lexington City Schools.
How many students attend Lexington Middle School?
Lexington Middle School reported 595 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 716 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lexington Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 595 students and 39.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lexington Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lexington Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lexington Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lexington Middle School in?
Lexington Middle School is part of Lexington City Schools, based in Lexington, NC, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lexington Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lexington Senior High School (0.2 mi), North Davidson Middle (6.4 mi), Central Davidson Middle (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.