- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, TN
Lexington High School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470180000603
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 890
- students enrolled
Lexington High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lexington, TN.
School address
District: Henderson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470180000603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Lexington High School held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 470180000603 · Lexington, TN High · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover Elementary (546 students)
Lexington High School held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lexington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lexington High School
890 students
- Westover Eleme
Westover Elementary
546 students
- Scotts Hill Hi
Scotts Hill High School
480 students
- Scotts Hill El
Scotts Hill Elementary
398 students
- Pin Oak Elemen 344
Pin Oak Elementary
344 students
- South Haven El 341
South Haven Elementary
341 students
What this shows Lexington High School reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington High School compares
Lexington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$10,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Lexington High School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County reports $10,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotts Hill High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotts Hill Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pin Oak Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Haven Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~890 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington High School
How many students attend Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has 890 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School is 15.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington High School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Lexington High School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lexington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides Lexington High School, Henderson County also operates Westover Elementary (546 students), Scotts Hill High School (480 students), and Scotts Hill Elementary (398 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.