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LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
8
Schools
3,221
Students
$14,295
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
70.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 3,221 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,295 is near the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05383
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–01360
PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL04–05317
SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL02–03296
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08685
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL09–12913
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY INTERVENTION/HOMEBOUNDPK–PK0
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYPK–PK267
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,295Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
29%
State
56.9%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal
14.2%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,221
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,221 students.
What is the graduation rate for LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,295 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
70% of students in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.