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Best 27295 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,869 students in 27295, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 536 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 27295, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27295, NC are North Davidson High School, West Davidson High School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27295 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27295, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27295, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27295, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27295, NC include North Davidson High School, West Davidson High School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27295?
12 public schools are located in 27295.
What percentage of students in 27295 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 27295 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27295?
27295 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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