At a glance
Reported students
890
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee high enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342.5
Lexington High School: 890 reported students.
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
- 904
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Lexington High School
Lexington High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lexington. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Henderson County Schools. NCES reports 890 students for 2024–25.
Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.1%) and Black (11.6%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lexington High School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.72 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.72
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White76.1%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black11.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Henderson County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Scotts Hill High School
High · Grades 09–12
480 reported students
Henderson County Virtual School
High · Grades 06–12
49 reported students
Westover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
546 reported students
Scotts Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
398 reported students
Pin Oak Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
344 reported students
South Haven Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
341 reported students
Public schools near Lexington High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County Virtual School High · Henderson County Schools | 06–12 | 49 | 0.1 mi |
| Lexington Middle School Middle · Lexington City Schools | 06–08 | 238 | 0.7 mi |
| Paul G. Caywood Elementary School Elementary · Lexington City Schools | PK–05 | 655 | 1 mi |
| Pin Oak Elementary School Elementary · Henderson County Schools | PK–08 | 344 | 6.5 mi |
| South Haven Elementary School Elementary · Henderson County Schools | PK–08 | 341 | 6.9 mi |
| Bargerton Elementary School Elementary · Henderson County Schools | PK–08 | 263 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lexington High School
What grades does Lexington High School serve?
Lexington High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Henderson County Schools.
How many students attend Lexington High School?
Lexington High School reported 890 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 414 Tennessee high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 904 students.
Is Lexington High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lexington High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Henderson County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lexington High School in?
Lexington High School is part of Henderson County Schools, based in Lexington, TN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lexington High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Henderson County Virtual School (0.1 mi), Lexington Middle School (0.7 mi), Paul G. Caywood Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.