Total enrollment
2,400
-232 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Lexington
Virginia · Public K-12
Of the 5 public K-12 schools in Lexington, combined enrollment is roughly 2,400 students (an average of 480 per campus).
7-year change in Lexington
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 86%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 466 |
| Harrington Waddell Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 350 |
| Lylburn Downing Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 187 |
| Maury River Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 481 |
| Rockbridge County High | High | 09-12 | 916 |
About Lexington
Across Lexington, Virginia, 5 public schools educates about 2,400 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Lexington average about 480 students each, 29% lower than the Virginia norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lexington has fell 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,632 students to 2,400. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 86% to 81%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lexington discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.