South Lexington School

1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Lexington School serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

South Lexington School's student population of 287 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Lexington School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
(09-10)
70-74%
81%
(09-10)
60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
29%
20%
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Black
40%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Lexington School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Lexington School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of South Lexington School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Lexington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Lexington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NC state average).
How many students attend South Lexington School?
287 students attend South Lexington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of South Lexington School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lexington School?
South Lexington School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Lexington School offer ?
South Lexington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is South Lexington School part of?
South Lexington School is part of Lexington City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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