For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 788 students in Lexington, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Lexington, MS is Holmes County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lexington, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holmes County Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Lexington, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holmes County Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Brozville Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Co Career Technical Center
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Gr: 9-12
Lexington, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holmes County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
77 Kickernick Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3052
9749 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
9479 Brozville Road, P. O. Box
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-0875
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
209 Pine Street
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-1333
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5113
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lexington, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, MS include Holmes County Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lexington?
2 public high schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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