Summary:
Zip code 35648, encompassing Lexington, AL, is served by two schools within the Lauderdale County district, educating 833 students across grades PK-12. The district itself is rated 3 stars, ranking 55th out of 139 in Alabama.
Lexington Elementary School (PK-6) is the consistent performer, earning 4-star ratings for three consecutive years and ranking in the 79th percentile in the most recent year. Its standout achievement is 3rd grade math, where 82.69% of students are proficient—nearly 38 points above the state average. However, this early advantage fades by 5th grade, where proficiency (39.68%) drops to the state average. In English, the school consistently outperforms the state across all grades, with 3rd grade leading at 84.62% proficiency. Lexington High School (7-12) is more volatile, swinging from a 5-star, 14th-place ranking in 2024-2025 to a 4-star, 94th-place ranking the following year. This dramatic shift is reflected in 11th grade scores, which dropped 23 points in science and 12.5 points in English year-over-year. Despite this, the high school excels in 8th grade science (70.97% proficient) and boasts an exceptional 98.3% graduation rate, well above the state's 91.5%.
Both schools share a notable concern: chronic absenteeism. At 18.4% (elementary) and 21.5% (high school), rates are significantly higher than the state's 12.0%, though below the district's 23.4%. With only about 35% of students on free/reduced lunch, the area is relatively economically advantaged. The lack of a standalone middle school means 7th and 8th graders are at the high school, where 7th grade English (53.33%) actually falls below the state average. Overall, families can expect strong early elementary foundations, excellent graduation outcomes, but a need to monitor the transition into upper grades and high school academic consistency.
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