Best Schools in Lexington, VA
Lexington, VA has 11 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,181 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Lexington meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lexington, VA
The top high schools in Lexington, 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, VA
The top middle schools in Lexington, 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, VA
The top elementary schools in Lexington, 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. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
3. Fairfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
4. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
5. Natural Bridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
6. Buffalo Creek Boys School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Creek Boys School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 8 Students
7. 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, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lexington, VA has a total population of 14,803 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lexington, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lexington, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lexington, 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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lexington, VA
How many schools are in Lexington, VA?
Lexington, VA has 11 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,181 students in total.
How do schools in Lexington perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Lexington score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Lexington meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lexington?
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: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Lexington
5 of 5 schools in Lexington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2C: 2D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Lexington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.