Enrollment
595
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, NC
Lexington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370264001101
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Lexington City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370264001101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington Middle School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington Middle School
Lexington Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lexington, North Carolina, enrolling 595 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 595 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #233.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 301 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 595 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lexington's middle schools, it stands alongside North Davidson Middle (706 students): Lexington Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.8:1).
Lexington City Schools also operates Lexington Senior High School (889 students) and Pickett Elementary School (385 students) alongside Lexington Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lexington Middle School compares
Lexington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$13,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
African American 30.3%
White 13.4%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Lexington Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington City Schools, which includes Lexington Middle School.
$13,565
Per student
+13%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 53.7%
Federal 25.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lexington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles England Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lexington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington Middle School
How many students attend Lexington Middle School?
Lexington Middle School has 595 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington Middle School?
99.5% of students at Lexington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Middle School?
Lexington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lexington Middle School rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Lexington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Lexington Middle School a good school?
Lexington Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lexington City Schools?
Besides Lexington Middle School, Lexington City Schools also operates Lexington Senior High School (889 students), Pickett Elementary School (385 students), and Charles England Elementary School (381 students). See the Lexington City Schools district page for the complete list.
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