Summary:
Lexington, Tennessee is served by six public schools — one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools — enrolling roughly 2,700 students across two districts: Lexington City Schools and Henderson County Schools. The city's schools cover PK through 12th grade, with three elementary schools (Pin Oak Elementary School, South Haven Elementary School, and Bargerton Elementary School) serving PK–8 and Paul G. Caywood Elementary School serving PK–5.
Lexington Middle School is the clear standout, ranking 46th out of 594 middle schools in Tennessee with a 5-star rating. Its science proficiency rate of 73.9% far outpaces the state average of 46.9%, and it also beats state averages in math, ELA, and social studies. Lexington High School is also strong, ranking 60th out of 400 high schools, and it exceeds state averages in every end-of-course subject; however, its 87.6% graduation rate falls below both the district and state. Among elementary schools, Pin Oak is the most improved, jumping from 388th to 262nd in three years while keeping chronic absenteeism very low at 6.9%.
The district divide is significant: Lexington City Schools is a top-10% district ranked 11th in the state, while Henderson County Schools ranks 53rd. Bargerton and South Haven are declining, with Bargerton dropping to 528th and a 2-star rating, and both show weak ELA proficiency. Science is a citywide strength, with every school beating the state average. Spending does not align with results — Bargerton spends over $13,000 per student yet struggles, while Pin Oak spends less and performs well. Chronic absenteeism is below the state average at all six schools. For parents, Lexington Middle and Lexington High offer strong academics, while the county's rural elementary schools, particularly Bargerton and South Haven, warrant closer attention.
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