For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 830 students in Lexington, AL.
The top ranked public school in Lexington, AL is Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lexington, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 School St
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 School Street
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lexington, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Lexington, AL include Lexington High School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington?
2 public schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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