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Lexington Public Schools

At a glance

117^thof 118 Nebraska districts▲ 63

Better than 0% of Nebraska districts

Elementary 4 Middle 1 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

300 S Washington St
Lexington, NE 68850-0890·(308) 324-4681·All Nebraska district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 0.8% of districts

Schools

3,242

Students

Top rankedLexington Middle School106^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools

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Biggest riser

Pershing Elementary School up 114 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Morton Elementary School 12.2 students per teacher

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Summary:

The Lexington Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from early learning through 12th grade. The district appears to be facing significant challenges, with most schools underperforming the state average on key metrics such as standardized test scores and graduation rates.

While the district as a whole struggles, Bryan Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school, with the best proficiency rates in English Language Arts and the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Morton Elementary School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 86.23%. Lexington Middle School also shows promise, with the highest proficiency rates in NSCAS Science for 8th grade, significantly outperforming the district and state averages.

Overall, the Lexington Public Schools district faces significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and high poverty rates across the district. Addressing these issues and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students should be a priority for school leaders and the community.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)							NSCAS Mathematics (2025)							NSCAS Science (2025)			ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (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	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Early Learning Academy	Public	PK	1503 Plum Creek Parkway	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 324-1841	279	12	24.2	57.7%	18 (6.5%)	20 (7.2%)	238 (85.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1003 N Harrison	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3762	385	24	15.8	51.7%	88 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	292 (75.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	23.1	245^th of 294 public elementary schools	16.7%		42.7	280^th of 428 public elementary schools	34.6%	35	42.4	57.1	51.7				50.3	54.6	61.9	60.3				58.8							$14,087	$628	$12,114
Lexington High School	Public	9-12	1400 Minuteman Drive	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-4691	915	66	13.8	72.1%	113 (12.3%)	69 (7.5%)	717 (78.4%)	4 (0.4%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	3.1	139^th of 146 public high schools	4.8%		2.6	163^rd of 168 public high schools	3.0%	24																		18.8	21.6	26.3	$15,803	$635	$13,519
Lexington Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 N Washington	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-2349	672	49	13.6	74.0%	90 (13.4%)	58 (8.6%)	514 (76.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	23.6	106^th of 133 public middle schools	20.3%		18.3	174^th of 200 public middle schools	13.0%	68				43.6	51.6	59.2	51.8				42.7	61.0	43.3	49.0		73.5	73.5				$15,578	$801	$13,054
Morton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	505 S Lincoln	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3764	321	26	12.2	81.6%	24 (7.5%)	55 (17.1%)	233 (72.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)																					$18,604	$1,359	$15,670
Pershing Elementary School	Public	4-5	1104 N Tyler	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3765	312	23	13.3	81.1%	24 (7.7%)	44 (14.1%)	239 (76.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4.7	284^th of 294 public elementary schools	3.4%		9	398^th of 428 public elementary schools	7.0%	114		34.4	36.9				35.7		44.0	47.1				45.5	72.6		72.6				$15,387	$1,317	$12,570
Sandoz Elementary School	Public	2-3	1711 N Erie	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-5540	358	25	14.1	83.0%	24 (6.7%)	47 (13.1%)	283 (79.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	31.6						31.6														$15,427	$1,125	$13,139
Early Intervention/Homebound	Public	PK	1501 Plum Creek Parkway	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 324-1841	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Overton Public Schools	10.8 mi	2
Elwood Public Schools	13.63 mi	2
Cozad Community Schools	14.44 mi	4	77^th
Eustis-Farnam Public Schools	16.29 mi	2
Bertrand Public Schools	17.52 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.