For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,073 students in 27292, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 371 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27292, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27292, NC are Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy, Central Davidson High School and Davis-townsend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27292 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27292, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27292, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Davis-townsend Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
975 Heath Church Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-9880
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-9880
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Central Davidson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2591 Nc Hwy 47
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2310
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2310
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Nc Hwy 8
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2777
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2777
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #88.
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 Central Avenue
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Grades: 1-5
| 371 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11161 East Old Hwy 64
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 472-1576
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 472-1576
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1111.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Hemstead Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Southmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 Owen Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5800
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1414.
Charles England Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Cornelia Drive
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Grades: 1-5
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 County School Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-8181
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-8181
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: PK-K
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27292, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27292, NC include Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy, Central Davidson High School and Davis-townsend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27292, NC?
16 public schools are located in 27292, NC.
What percentage of students in 27292, NC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27292, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27292, NC?
27292, NC public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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