Lexington Senior High School vs South Lexington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lexington Senior High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
889 students
South Lexington School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
308 students
| Measure | Lexington Senior High School Lexington, North Carolina | South Lexington School Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 528 | #806 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13411 of 16,910 | #38965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 889 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.7 vs 29.4).
- •Lexington Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99%).
- •South Lexington School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •Lexington Senior High School is the larger school with 889 students compared with 308.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington Senior High School better than South Lexington School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lexington Senior High School and South Lexington School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lexington Senior High School: 889. South Lexington School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lexington Senior High School and South Lexington School rank in North Carolina?
Lexington Senior High School is 379th of 528 and South Lexington School is 806th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).