- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, NC
Lexington Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370264001102
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Senior High School has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Senior High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Lexington City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370264001102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lexington Senior High School held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370264001102 · Lexington, NC High · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 17.8:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington Middle School (595 students)
Lexington Senior High School held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lexington Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lexington Senior High School
889 students
- Lexington Midd
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 Senior High School reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Senior High School compares
Lexington Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 29.2%
White 15.7%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Lexington Senior High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles England Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lexington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Senior High 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 high schools in Lexington
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Davidson High
Standard public school
935 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Davidson High
Standard public school
897 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
West Davidson High
Standard public school
740 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Standard public school
167 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Davidson County High School
Alternative education program
64 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Senior High School
How many students attend Lexington Senior High School?
Lexington Senior High School has 889 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 929 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Senior High School is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington Senior High School?
98.7% of students at Lexington Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Senior High School?
Lexington Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Senior High School ranks #5 of 6 high 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 high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington City Schools?
Besides Lexington Senior High School, Lexington City Schools also operates Lexington Middle School (595 students), Pickett Elementary School (385 students), and Charles England Elementary School (381 students). See the Lexington City Schools district page for the complete list.