For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 939 students in Lexington, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Lexington, TN is Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Lexington, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lexington High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lexington, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
284 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2961
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
680 East Church St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lexington, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lexington, TN include Lexington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lexington?
2 public high schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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