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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lexington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 13,015 students in Lexington, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 907 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Lexington, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lexington, NC are Davidson Early College, North Davidson High School and Central Davidson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lexington, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
297 Dccc Road
Lexington, NC 27293
(336) 242-5686
Gr: 9-13 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
North Davidson High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7227 Old Us Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-8431
Gr: 9-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Central Davidson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2747 Nc Hwy 47
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2920
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
West Davidson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Dragon Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Davis-townsend Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 Heath Church Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-9880
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2065 E. Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5820
Gr: 9-13 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Northwest Elementary Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0360
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
318 Midway School Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0064
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
North Davidson Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 Critcher Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Welcome Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Old Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5850 Nc Hwy 8
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2777
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lexington Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Reeds Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
791 South Nc Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Central Davidson Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2591 Nc Hwy 47
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2310
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
434 Central Avenue
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Gr: 1-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Churchland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7571 S Nc Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5690
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Tyro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Cow Palace Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Tyro Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2946 Michael Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-7795
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Davidson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Biesecker Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 803-7809
Gr: K-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Southmont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
398 Owen Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Charles England Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Cornelia Drive
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Gr: 1-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West Hemstead Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Biesecker Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Stoner-thomas School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 County School Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-5421
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11161 East Old Hwy 64
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 472-1576
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2727.
Davidson County High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2061 E Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
South Lexington School
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lexington, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lexington, NC include Davidson Early College, North Davidson High School and Central Davidson High School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington?
28 public schools are located in Lexington.
What percentage of students in Lexington go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Lexington are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?

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