Lexington city Schools & Education
Lexington city, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
79/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
—
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
N/A
National avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,086
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
79/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#9
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lexington city
Measured School Summary
Lexington city has a strong school score of 79/100. Graduation rate data is not available.
Funding Context
Lexington city spends $9,086 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 45% above the Virginia average, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lexington city before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
79/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #9 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
Not reported
Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.
Funding context
$9,086
$1,145 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lexington city has 4 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lexington city school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Lexington city has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#9
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 25 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
2 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Lexington City Public Schools
Elementary and middle visible
485 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lexington City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lexington city?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lexington city, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Concentrated Educational Network in Lexington
Lexington city maintains a focused educational infrastructure consisting of 4 total schools, including two elementary and two middle schools. One school district serves a total enrollment of 1,439 students within the city limits.
Focusing on Lexington City Public Schools
Lexington City Public Schools is the primary district, managing 2 schools with a combined enrollment of 485 students. The area currently offers no charter school options, keeping the focus entirely on traditional public education.
Small-Town Schooling in an Urban Setting
Every school in the city is classified as a Town locale, fostering a close-knit community feel with an average school size of 360 students. Maury River Middle is the largest facility with 502 students, while Lylburn Downing Middle offers a more intimate environment with just 161 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Lexington city
Reported Enrollment
1,439
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lexington city
Lexington City Public Schools
4 Public Schools in Lexington city
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAURY RIVER MIDDLE | Record | Rockbridge County Public Schools | Lexington, 24450Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 502 |
| Central Elementary | Record | Rockbridge County Public Schools | Lexington, 24450Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 452 |
| Harrington Waddell Elementary | Record | Lexington City Public Schools | Lexington, 24450Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 324 |
| LYLBURN DOWNING MIDDLE | Record | Lexington City Public Schools | Lexington, 24450Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 161 |
MAURY RIVER MIDDLE
Rockbridge County Public Schools
Lexington, 24450 / Town: Distant
Central Elementary
Rockbridge County Public Schools
Lexington, 24450 / Town: Distant
Harrington Waddell Elementary
Lexington City Public Schools
Lexington, 24450 / Town: Distant
LYLBURN DOWNING MIDDLE
Lexington City Public Schools
Lexington, 24450 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,086
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Lexington city, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lexington city, Virginia?
Lexington city maintains a focused educational infrastructure consisting of 4 total schools, including two elementary and two middle schools. One school district serves a total enrollment of 1,439 students within the city limits.
What are the major school districts in Lexington city, Virginia?
Lexington City Public Schools is the primary district, managing 2 schools with a combined enrollment of 485 students. The area currently offers no charter school options, keeping the focus entirely on traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Lexington city?
Every school in the city is classified as a Town locale, fostering a close-knit community feel with an average school size of 360 students. Maury River Middle is the largest facility with 502 students, while Lylburn Downing Middle offers a more intimate environment with just 161 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.