Photo: Nyttend · Public domainLexington’s public schools outscore 84% of Tennessee districts
Math proficiency in Lexington’s districts is 43%, above the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lexington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lexington’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 227 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lexington’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 38% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,807 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Lexington Middle School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Esther's Montessori Center (private) is in town. Henderson County Virtual School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lexington’s grade
A−: better than 84% of Tennessee school districts, #34 of 176 Tennessee towns. Test scores are above the Tennessee average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lexington, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Lexington
Paul G. Caywood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 655 students
Kindergarten in Lexington
Paul G. Caywood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 655 students
1st grade in Lexington
Paul G. Caywood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 655 students
2nd grade in Lexington
Paul G. Caywood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 655 students
3rd grade in Lexington
Paul G. Caywood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 655 students
4th grade in Lexington
Paul G. Caywood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 655 students
5th grade in Lexington
Paul G. Caywood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 655 students
6th grade in Lexington
Lexington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 238 students
7th grade in Lexington
Lexington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 238 students
8th grade in Lexington
Lexington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 238 students
To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Lexington
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Lexington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Lexington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | A− | Lexington City School System PK–8 · Henderson County School District in Lexington |
Every school in Lexington
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lexington’s schools
Are Lexington’s schools good?
By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lexington children attend outscore 84% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #34 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Lexington in?
Lexington City School System, which runs grades PK–8 and enrolls 893 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Lexington spend per student?
$12,807 in Lexington City School System (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Lexington?
Yes: Esther's Montessori Center (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 36 students).
Parents talk
What Lexington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lexington → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.