For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 6,535 students in Davidson County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Davidson County, NC are Davidson Early College, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy and North Davidson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davidson County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Davidson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Davidson County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Davidson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davidson Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
297 Dccc Road
Lexington, NC 27293
(336) 242-5686
Lexington, NC 27293
(336) 242-5686
Grades: 9-13
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2065 E. Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5820
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5820
Grades: 9-13
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
North Davidson High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7227 Old Us Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-8431
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-8431
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #44.
East Davidson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1408 Lake Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 476-4814
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 476-4814
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #55.
Ledford Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Jesse Green Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 769-9671
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 769-9671
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #66.
Central Davidson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2747 Nc Hwy 47
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2920
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2920
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #77.
West Davidson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Dragon Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #88.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #99.
Lexington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #1010.
South Davidson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14956 South Nc Hwy 109
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #1111.
Davidson County High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2061 E Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1212.
Thomasville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Unity Street
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4250
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #1313.
Stoner-thomas School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 County School Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-5421
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-5421
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 County School Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-8181
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-8181
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Davidson County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Davidson County, NC include Davidson Early College, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy and North Davidson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Davidson County, NC?
14 public high schools are located in Davidson County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Davidson County, NC?
Davidson County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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