Summary:
In zip code 78947, there is a single high school, Lexington High School, serving grades 9-12 within the Lexington Independent School District (Isd), a small rural area with 336 students.
Lexington High School stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate of 97.6% and a very low dropout rate of just 0.3%, paired with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.2 to 1. The school shows clear academic strengths in humanities, consistently outperforming state averages in U.S. History (79.49% proficiency vs. 70.17% state) and English II Reading (65% vs. 59.88% state). However, it faces a significant challenge in mathematics, with Algebra I proficiency at only 28.57%, which is 25.46 points below the state average. This disparity creates a notable contrast: the school excels at keeping students on track to graduate and performs well in history and English, but struggles profoundly in math.
Despite strong graduation metrics, the school's state ranking has recently declined, dropping from the 70th percentile (4 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 59th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. This decline appears driven by volatility in STEM subjects, as Algebra I and Biology scores both fell year-over-year, while humanities scores remained stable. The school's moderate economic disadvantage rate (36.01% free/reduced lunch) and per-student spending of $12,051 suggest resources are available, but the math scores indicate that small class sizes alone cannot solve all academic challenges. For parents, this school offers a supportive, personalized environment with strong humanities instruction and high graduation rates, but requires targeted attention to improve math outcomes.
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