Top Rankings
Lexington 51爆料s ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,229 students in Lexington 51爆料s. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51爆料s in Lexington 51爆料s have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
3,229 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lexington 51爆料s, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
62%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
77%
22%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
12%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,904 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,996 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,904
$15,484
Spending / Student
$12,996
$16,797
Best Lexington 51爆料s 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 N Harrison
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Lincoln
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
Gr: PK-1 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Sandoz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1711 N Erie
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-5540
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-5540
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1104 N Tyler
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765
Gr: 4-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Lexington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Minuteman Drive
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Intervention/homebound
Special Education School
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
1503 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Gr: PK | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington 51爆料s?
Lexington 51爆料s manages 8 public schools serving 3,229 students.
What is the rank of Lexington 51爆料s?
Lexington 51爆料s is ranked #234 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington 51爆料s?
77% of Lexington 51爆料s students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington 51爆料s?
Lexington 51爆料s has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Lexington 51爆料s's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,996 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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