Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South Lexington Developmental Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Lexington Developmental Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Lexington Developmental Center's student population of 32 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Lexington Developmental Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Lexington Developmental Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
16%
25%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Lexington Developmental Center's ranking?
South Lexington Developmental Center is ranked #945 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Lexington Developmental Center often compared to?
South Lexington Developmental Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Conover Special Education, Vidant Health by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Lexington Developmental Center?
The graduation rate of South Lexington Developmental Center is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Lexington Developmental Center?
32 students attend South Lexington Developmental Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Lexington Developmental Center students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lexington Developmental Center?
South Lexington Developmental Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Lexington Developmental Center offer ?
South Lexington Developmental Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is South Lexington Developmental Center part of?
South Lexington Developmental Center is part of Lexington City Schools School District.
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