- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, AL
Lexington High School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010201000770
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 379
- students enrolled
Lexington High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010201000770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Lexington High School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 010201000770 · Lexington, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 18:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooks Elementary School (874 students)
Lexington High School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lexington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooks Element
Brooks Elementary School
874 students
- Lauderdale Ele
Lauderdale Elementary School
746 students
- Brooks High Sc
Brooks High School
729 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
713 students
- Central High S
Central High School
596 students
- This school
Lexington High School
379 students
What this shows Lexington High School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington High School compares
Lexington High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 38% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Lexington High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lauderdale County reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington High School
How many students attend Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, AL. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington High School?
36.6% of students at Lexington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington High School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington High School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Lexington, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Lauderdale County?
Besides Lexington High School, Lauderdale County also operates Brooks Elementary School (874 students), Lauderdale Elementary School (746 students), and Brooks High School (729 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.