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Lexington Middle School

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Lexington Middle School ranks 66 th of 583 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

66^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 583 Tennessee Middle Schools

Better than 89% of Tennessee middle schools

Summary

Lexington Middle School is a public middle school in Lexington, Tennessee, serving 248 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lexington District, which is ranked 15 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lexington Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 54.5% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 67.4% in Science, compared to state averages of 42.2% and 46.1%, respectively. The school also excels in Social Studies, with 65.7% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 49%. Lexington Middle School supports the success of diverse student subgroups, with its female, African American, Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students all ranking among the top performers in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Chester County Junior High School and Decatur County Middle School, Lexington Middle School outperforms them in most academic areas. The school has also made significant progress in reducing its chronic absenteeism rate, from 20.2% in 2022-2023 to 12.1% in 2023-2024. Lexington Middle School's consistent high performance, dedication to student success, and focus on improving attendance make it a standout institution in the region.

238

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,262

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

112 Airways
Lexington, TN 38351

(731) 968-8457

District: Lexington

Feeder schools for Lexington Middle School:

Elementary:

Paul G. Caywood Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.5%

African American:

13.4%

Two or more races:

10.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2014 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (58% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Tennessee middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg55%

Tennessee avg43%

66^th of 583

Tennessee public middle schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 139Lexington among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	83.4	66 of 583	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.0	74 of 587	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	86.4	54 of 594	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	77.2	87 of 569	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.8	106 of 576	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	63.4	147 of 574	74.4%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	87 of 563	84.5%	★★★★☆
2017	77.6	45 of 362	87.6%	★★★★☆
2015	75.6	91 of 492	81.5%	★★★★☆
2014	71.9	91 of 485	81.2%	★★★★☆
2013	76.1	90 of 475	81.1%	★★★★☆
2012	85.5	50 of 466	89.3%	★★★★☆
2011	74.7	106 of 462	77.1%	★★★★☆
2010	93.2	22 of 435	94.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	68.2	74 of 312	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.1	62 of 318	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	58 of 316	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	64.8	65 of 299	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	60.9	75 of 277	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	46.9	126 of 293	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.2	71 of 284	75.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	84.5	55 of 546	89.9%	★★★★★
2024	84.5	56 of 554	89.9%	★★★★★
2023	82.7	60 of 560	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.3	79 of 552	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	105 of 538	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	61.2	150 of 529	71.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2023	93.8	11 of 285	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	64.4	65 of 275	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	40.4	132 of 261	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	34 of 490	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	69.4	89 of 510	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	58.9	148 of 514	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	68.1	90 of 495	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	68.7	78 of 483	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	66.5	88 of 490	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	79.9	28 of 481	94.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	78.6	79 of 550	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	96 of 560	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.3	50 of 557	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	73.9	93 of 540	82.8%	★★★★☆
2021	68.5	108 of 529	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	63.1	138 of 523	73.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	66.9	49 of 332	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	47.8	105 of 299	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.8	52 of 288	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	51.7	72 of 260	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	40.4	120 of 238	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.2	29 of 279	89.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	70 of 492	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	82.6	65 of 504	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	87.8	44 of 503	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	81.8	59 of 500	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	78 of 496	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	65.6	121 of 484	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.6	78 of 481	83.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2023)96th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)90th percentile~ school

White (2025)86th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)86th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)85th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2025)76th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2024-2025) ?

Science67%+21 vs state

Social Studies66%+17 vs state

Mathematics55%+12 vs state

English Language Arts45%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Lexington Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)					TNReady English Language Arts (2025)					TNReady Science (2025)					TNReady Social Studies (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lexington Middle School	Public	6-8	112 Airways	Lexington	38351	Henderson County	Lexington	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 968-8457	248	18	14.1		165 (66.5%)	38 (15.3%)	17 (6.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.5%)	83.4	66^th of 583 public middle schools	88.7%		82	74^th of 587 public middle schools	87.4%	8		50.7	56.5	56.0	54.5		47.9	55.3	29.3	44.6		68.5	77.6	54.7	67.4	71.2	68.2	57.3	65.7	$14,262	$656	$12,272
Decatur County Middle School	Public	5-8	2740 Hwy 641 South	Parsons	38363	Decatur County	Decatur County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 847-6510	416	36	11.7		357 (85.8%)	12 (2.9%)	19 (4.6%)	10 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	64.8	175^th of 583 public middle schools	70.0%		66.1	165^th of 587 public middle schools	71.9%	10	39.5	59.4	56.3	56.1	52.3	31.6	43.6	32.3	26.3	33.4	46.5	55.4	52.1	42.9	49.1	47.5	44.8	41.8	44.7	$11,680	$898	$10,074
Chester County Junior High School	Public	6-8	930 East Main ST	Henderson	38340	Chester County	Chester County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 989-8135	604	33	18.5		471 (78.0%)	77 (12.7%)	28 (4.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.1%)	52.8	249^th of 583 public middle schools	57.3%		54.8	236^th of 587 public middle schools	59.8%	13		29.0	20.3	42.6	30.8		45.8	29.7	29.2	35.2		50.2	35.4	43.6	43.4	49.3	52.3	50.2	50.6	$8,997	$463	$8,003

Frequently Asked Questions about Lexington Middle School

What district is Lexington Middle School in?

Lexington

Is Lexington Middle School a good school?

Lexington Middle School ranks 66^th of 583 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lexington Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 238 students attended Lexington Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lexington Middle School?

Students at Lexington Middle School are 66% White, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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