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Best 27292 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,760 students in 27292, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27292, NC are Davis-townsend Elementary School, South Lexington Developmental Center and Southwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27292 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27292, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27292, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27292, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27292, NC include Davis-townsend Elementary School, South Lexington Developmental Center and Southwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27292?
11 public elementary schools are located in 27292.
What is the racial composition of students in 27292?
27292 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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