For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,675 students in Lexington, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 261 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Lexington, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lexington, MS are Holmes County Central High School, S.v. Marshall Elementary School and William Dean Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lexington, MS (2026)
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 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
S.v. Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
William Dean Jr Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 834-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
S.v. Marshall Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Lexington, MS 39095
(662) 235-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lexington, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Lexington, MS include Holmes County Central High School, S.v. Marshall Elementary School and William Dean Jr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington?
5 public schools are located in Lexington.
What percentage of students in Lexington go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Lexington are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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