Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lexington High School's student population of 320 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Lexington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1911 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
82%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexington High School's ranking?
Lexington High School is ranked #1911 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lexington High School often compared to?
Lexington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Co. High School, Concordia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lexington High School?
The graduation rate of Lexington High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lexington High School?
320 students attend Lexington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lexington High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lexington High School offer ?
Lexington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lexington High School part of?
Lexington High School is part of Lexington R-V School District.
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