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Lexington High School

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Lexington High School ranks 827 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

827^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 59% of Texas high schools

Summary

Lexington High School is a small, rural high school in Lexington, TX, serving 336 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Lexington Independent School District (Isd).

This school stands out for its exceptional support of Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the top 14% of the state in this area. However, it also faces significant challenges, particularly in math. While students consistently outperform the state average in Biology, English, and U.S. History, Algebra I proficiency has been a persistent weakness—for example, only 28.57% of students were proficient compared to 54.03% statewide. This creates a notable contrast with nearby Giddings High School, which serves a more economically diverse student body yet achieves an Algebra I proficiency rate nearly 2.5 times higher. Lexington also shows a large gap in performance between its highest-achieving students and those who are English Language Learners, suggesting resources may be concentrated on one end of the spectrum. Despite these academic ups and downs, the school maintains an exceptionally high graduation rate (97-99%) and a near-zero dropout rate, indicating a strong culture of keeping students on track.

Compared to similar-sized peers like Thorndale High School, Lexington holds its own in subjects like English II Reading (65% vs. 57%) and U.S. History (79% vs. 67%). Its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1, offer a more intimate learning environment than the larger Giddings High School. However, the school’s state ranking has been volatile, swinging from the 90th percentile to the 53rd percentile in recent years, which contrasts with the steadier performance of nearby schools. For parents, Lexington offers a caring environment that ensures students graduate, but it is a school where math support and closing achievement gaps are critical areas to watch.

336

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,623

Per pupil spending ?

36%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8783 N Hwy 77
Lexington, TX 78947-0248

(979) 773-2255

District: Lexington Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Lexington High School:

Elementary:	Lexington Elementary
Middle:	Lexington Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

22.0%

African American:

6.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 31 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 25 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg64%

Texas avg62%

827^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 31 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

346^th of 951Lexington Independent School District (Isd) among Texas 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	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.7	827 of 2009	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.5	585 of 1974	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.2	628 of 1990	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.2	401 of 1961	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	50.0	878 of 1876	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.0	865 of 1861	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.3	589 of 1857	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.5	611 of 1797	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.2	425 of 1777	76.1%	★★★★☆
2016	76.9	181 of 1762	89.7%	★★★★☆
2015	65.3	558 of 1743	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.3	805 of 1734	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.0	643 of 1652	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.6	840 of 1603	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.0	728 of 1672	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.8	610 of 1568	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.7	431 of 1539	72.0%	★★★★☆
2008	60.5	674 of 1510	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.7	811 of 1497	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	53.4	823 of 1430	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	58.2	685 of 1429	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	57.4	727 of 1427	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.6	776 of 1086	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	55.9	257 of 834	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.7	784 of 1065	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.2	549 of 1069	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.5	782 of 1020	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.0	640 of 1024	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.5	568 of 1013	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	41.2	934 of 1837	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.2	1015 of 1829	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.6	959 of 1810	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.5	857 of 1784	52.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	21.7	1027 of 1195	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.5	957 of 1153	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.3	637 of 1437	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	25.5	1024 of 1371	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	56.6	330 of 1195	72.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.4	634 of 1936	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.5	311 of 1504	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	62.2	552 of 1880	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	72.4	350 of 1891	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	43.3	1026 of 1841	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.8	839 of 1815	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.9	589 of 1798	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.0	715 of 1781	59.9%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.4	165 of 1206	86.3%	★★★★☆
2025	73.6	67 of 964	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	72.1	102 of 1182	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	72.0	220 of 1172	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	28.7	994 of 1177	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	57.5	633 of 1145	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	27.9	1413 of 1860	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	33.7	945 of 1453	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.3	1037 of 1805	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.6	474 of 1820	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	32.2	1205 of 1762	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.4	1133 of 1743	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.1	691 of 1714	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.7	816 of 1691	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.6	1214 of 1937	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.9	910 of 1513	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.0	892 of 1884	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.2	464 of 1897	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	35.3	1209 of 1847	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.0	1024 of 1848	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.4	663 of 1818	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.6	576 of 1794	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.0	1042 of 1954	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.6	619 of 1515	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.0	756 of 1891	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.5	461 of 1913	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	51.9	758 of 1853	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.2	893 of 1840	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.0	769 of 1824	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.6	680 of 1803	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	232 of 713	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	20.0	503 of 598	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	61.1	229 of 731	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.8	101 of 677	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	40.0	369 of 664	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.3	193 of 588	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	87.1	26 of 582	95.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.8	769 of 1581	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.6	421 of 1299	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.2	1005 of 1548	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.0	765 of 1478	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.4	852 of 1418	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.5	973 of 1382	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.4	1247 of 1357	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	38.2	767 of 1347	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	664 of 1584	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.9	421 of 1294	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.8	760 of 1556	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	555 of 1576	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.9	984 of 1525	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.1	991 of 1510	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.5	659 of 1526	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.3	810 of 1539	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Gifted and Talented (2026)86th percentile+27 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)67th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2026)67th percentile+8 vs school

White (2026)58th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)51st percentile-7 vs school

At Risk (2022)49th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)47th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)37th percentile-22 vs school

African American (2026)29th percentile-30 vs school

Hispanic (2026)24th percentile-35 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)14th percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History79%+9 vs state

Biology69%~ state avg

English II Reading65%+5 vs state

English I Reading55%~ state avg

Algebra I29%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)		STAAR Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Lexington High School	Public	9-12	8783 N Hwy 77	Lexington	78947	Lee County	Lexington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 773-2255	336	33	10.2	36.0%	224 (66.7%)	20 (6.0%)	74 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	54.7	827^th of 2009 public high schools	58.8%		63.5	585^th of 1974 public high schools	70.4%	242	28.6	69.4	55.4	65.0	79.5						$10,623
Giddings High School	Public	9-12	2335 N Main	Giddings	78942	Lee County	Giddings Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 542-3351	648	50	12.8	45.1%	234 (36.1%)	31 (4.8%)	365 (56.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	69.3	449^th of 2009 public high schools	77.7%		72	368^th of 1974 public high schools	81.4%	81	70.9	81.6	58.5	73.7	78.6						$9,169
Rockdale High School	Public	9-12	500 Childress	Rockdale	76567	Milam County	Rockdale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 430-6140	468	43	10.8	53.6%	165 (35.3%)	34 (7.3%)	248 (53.0%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	31.1	1456^th of 2009 public high schools	27.5%		31.2	1367^th of 1974 public high schools	30.7%	89	25.4	58.2	48.2	49.2	53.2						$11,825
McDade High School	Public	7-12	156 Marlin St	McDade	78650	Bastrop County	McDade Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 273-2522	169	20	8.5	49.7%	62 (36.7%)	1 (0.6%)	99 (58.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.4%)	50.4	936^th of 2009 public high schools	53.4%		47.4	975^th of 1974 public high schools	50.6%	39	11.5	72.4	58.1	61.5	76.7	33.3	40.7	27.3	8.7	14.8	$12,077
Rockdale Inspire Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	696 N Fm 487	Rockdale	76567	Milam County	Inspire Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 638-5700	61	5	11.9	95.1%	12 (19.7%)	24 (39.3%)	23 (37.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	11.7	1769^th of 2009 public high schools	11.9%		4	1883^rd of 1974 public high schools	4.6%	114	0.0	15.4	8.7	50.0	66.7	0.0	16.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	$14,707
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd)	Public	5-12	1027 Pvt Rd 2261	Giddings	78942	Lee County	Lone Star School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 542-4522	128				14 (10.9%)	51 (39.8%)	60 (46.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	1.3	2002^nd of 2009 public high schools	0.3%		2.7	1929^th of 1974 public high schools	2.3%	73	0.0	0.0	2.3	4.7	10.8
Thorndale High School	Public	9-12	300 N Main St	Thorndale	76577	Milam County	Thorndale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 898-2321	209	21	10.1	37.3%	144 (68.9%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (30.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	57.1	758^th of 2009 public high schools	62.3%		67.2	489^th of 1974 public high schools	75.2%	269	25.6	94.4	61.4	57.1	67.1						$13,307

Frequently Asked Questions about Lexington High School

What is the racial makeup of Lexington High School?

Students at Lexington High School are 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Lexington High School in?

Lexington Independent School District (Isd)

Is Lexington High School a good school?

Lexington High School ranks 827^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Lexington High School?

Lexington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lexington Elementary
Middle : Lexington Middle

How many students attend Lexington High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 336 students attended Lexington High School.

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