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Lexington Public Schools, Nebraska

Lexington Public Schools is a unified school district in Dawson County and Gosper County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 12,529 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 251 sq mi (650 km²) of land.

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Lexington Public Schools in Nebraska
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
12,529 ± 263
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Dawson County92% of the district’s landGosper County8% of the district’s land
Land area
251 sq mi (650 km²)
Median household income
$69,205 ± $5,898
Median home value
$161,400 ± $8,934
Water area
0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3172810
Coordinates (central point)
40.809782, -99.738580
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Lexington Public Schools, largest first

  1. Lexington (city)10,862 people
  2. Lexington Precinct753 people
  3. Platte Precinct526 people
  4. Grant Precinct428 people
  5. Coyote Precinct261 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Overton Public Schools12 mi east
  2. Cozad Community Schools13 mi northwest
  3. Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools16 mi northeast
  4. Elwood Public Schools18 mi southwest
  5. Bertrand Public Schools20 mi south
  6. Elm Creek Public Schools21 mi east
  7. Callaway Public Schools30 mi north

These share a boundary with Lexington Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Lexington Public Schools before you rely on it.

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