Best High Schools in Lexington, NC

Lexington, NC has 15 high schools with 8,058 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lexington score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lexington exceed expectations.

1. Randolph Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Randolph County School System • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 354 Students

2. Davidson Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 132 Students

3. Davie County Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 126 Students

4. Oak Grove High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 958 Students

5. North Davidson High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students

6. Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 159 Students

7. East Davidson High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students

8. West Davidson High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students

9. Central Davidson High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 900 Students

10. Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Randolph County School System • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 475 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lexington, NC

Lexington, NC has 9 middle schools with 5,214 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lexington score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lexington greatly exceed expectations.

1. William Ellis Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

2. Oak Grove Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students

3. North Davidson Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students

4. Tyro Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students

5. Central Davidson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students

6. E Lawson Brown Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students

7. Lexington Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 647 Students

8. Flat Rock Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lexington, NC

Lexington, NC has 22 elementary schools with 8,856 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lexington score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lexington exceed expectations.

1. Shady Grove Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

2. Northwest Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students

3. Friedberg Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

4. Midway Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students

5. Davis-townsend Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

6. Cornatzer Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students

7. Reeds Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students

8. Tabernacle Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Randolph County School System • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students

9. Denton Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students

10. Southwood Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lexington, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lexington, NC has a total population of 70,896 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lexington, NC

22,256

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lexington, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lexington, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lexington, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,404 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lexington, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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