Top Rankings
Lexington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 874 students in Lexington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Lexington School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,924 Schools
# Students
874 Students
1,010,361 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
66,543 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lexington School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
15%
21%
% White
65%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,284 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,980. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,756 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,284
$11,980
Spending / Student
$10,756
$11,478
Best Lexington School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 Airways
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Monroe Ave
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington School District?
Lexington School District manages 2 public schools serving 874 students.
What is the rank of Lexington School District?
Lexington School District is ranked #28 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington School District?
65% of Lexington School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington School District?
Lexington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lexington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,756 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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