For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,936 students in Lexington, NC.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Lexington, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Davidson High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lexington, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davidson Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
297 Dccc Road
Lexington, NC 27293
(336) 242-5686
Lexington, NC 27293
(336) 242-5686
Grades: 9-13
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
North Davidson High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
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
| 904 students
Rank: #33.
Central Davidson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
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
| 867 students
Rank: #44.
West Davidson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Dragon Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #55.
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2065 E. Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5820
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5820
Grades: 9-13
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #77.
Lexington Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Grades: 9-12
| 929 students
Rank: #88.
Stoner-thomas School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 County School Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-5421
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-5421
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Rank: #99.
Davidson County High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2061 E Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lexington, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, NC include Davidson Early College, North Davidson High School and Central Davidson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lexington?
9 public high schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lexington include: West Davidson High School vs. North Davidson High School, North Davidson High School vs. West Davidson High School
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