- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Lexington Middle School shrank from 647 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 370264001101 · Lexington, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 15.7:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington Senior High School (889 students)
Lexington Middle School shrank from 647 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lexington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington Seni
Lexington Senior High School
889 students
- This school
Lexington Middle School
595 students
- Pickett Elemen
Pickett Elementary School
385 students
- Charles Englan
Charles England Elementary School
381 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
369 students
- South Lexingto 308
South Lexington School
308 students
What this shows Lexington Middle School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Middle School compares
Lexington Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 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.
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
District finance for Lexington City Schools reports $13,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 56.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.