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Lexington city

Virginia · Public K-12

Lexington city's public-school footprint spans 4 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,484, the largest district being Rockbridge County Public Schools. That works out to 2 elementary and 2 middle schools.

4-year change in Lexington city

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,484
-51 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Lexington city ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn VirginiaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
77.0%#22 of 115N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,484#108 of 118#2,489 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#100 of 118N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.4:1#26 of 118#670 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
61.2%#74 of 107#1,060 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
35.5%#95 of 115#1,639 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
7,525
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,484
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$84,517
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.2%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
2
816 students
Middle
2
668 students
High
0
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rockbridge County Public Schools
947 students · 2 districts in Lexington city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lexington city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
83%
Hispanic
6%
Black
6%
Asian
4%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
8%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
50.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.6%
civilian labor
Median age
23
7.3% under 18

Test scores in Lexington city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 4 schools in Lexington city ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Maury River MiddleLexingtonMiddle06-08481·
Central ElementaryLexingtonElementaryPK-05466·
Harrington Waddell ElementaryLexingtonElementaryPK-05350·
Lylburn Downing MiddleLexingtonMiddle06-08187·

Cities in Lexington city

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About Lexington city

Lexington city is a small Virginia county of about 7,525 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,484 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $84,517, 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% noticeably above the Virginia median.

On the school-mix side, Lexington city is made up of 2 elementary schools (816 students), and 2 middle schools (668).

The largest single district in Lexington city is Rockbridge County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 947 students.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lexington city has decreased 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,535 students to 1,484.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lexington city discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lexington city?
Lexington city, Virginia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,484 students.
How many middle schools are in Lexington city?
Lexington city, Virginia has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 668 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lexington city?
Lexington city, Virginia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 816 students.
What is the largest school district in Lexington city?
Rockbridge County Public Schools is the largest school district in Lexington city, serving approximately 947 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Lexington city?
Lexington city has roughly 7,525 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lexington city?
Median household income in Lexington city is $84,517, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lexington city?
Approximately 50.7% of adults 25 and older in Lexington city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lexington city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.2% of students in Lexington city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lexington city schools?
Across Lexington city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lexington city?
Lexington city residents are approximately 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Black, 4% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data