Enrollment
889
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370264001102
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington Senior High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington Senior High School
Lexington Senior High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Lexington, North Carolina, enrolling 889 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 889 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 279 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% 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.
Among Lexington's high schools, it stands alongside North Davidson High (935 students): Lexington Senior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 17:1).
Lexington City Schools also operates Lexington Middle School (595 students) and Pickett Elementary School (385 students) alongside Lexington Senior High 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 Senior High School compares
Lexington Senior High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,565
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington City Schools, which includes Lexington Senior High 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 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
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 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
Similar high 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 (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lexington Senior High School a good school?
Lexington Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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