Best Schools in Lexington City, VA
Lexington City, VA has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,482 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Lexington City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lexington City, VA
The top high schools in Lexington City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockbridge County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lexington City, VA
The top middle schools in Lexington City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lylburn Downing Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
2. Maury River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lexington City, VA
The top elementary schools in Lexington City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrington Waddell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
2. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
3. Earthsong Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earthsong Community School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 49 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lexington City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lexington City, VA has a total population of 7,320 with 49% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lexington City, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lexington City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lexington City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lexington City, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lexington City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lexington City, VA
How many schools are in Lexington City, VA?
Lexington City, VA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,482 students in total.
How do schools in Lexington City perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Lexington City score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Lexington City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lexington City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations