For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,067 students in 27292, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 355 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 Central Davidson High School, Davis-townsend Elementary School and Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy. 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 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27292, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27292, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Davidson High School
Magnet 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
| 900 students
Rank: #22.
Davis-townsend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
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
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 142 students
Rank: #44.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 32 students
Rank: #55.
Southwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
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
| 607 students
Rank: #66.
Lexington Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 928 students
Rank: #77.
Central Davidson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2591 Nc Hwy 47
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2310
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2310
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #88.
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 Central Avenue
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548
Grades: 1-5
| 375 students
Rank: #99.
Southmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 Owen Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5800
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1010.
Charles England Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Cornelia Drive
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1552
Grades: 1-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1111.
Lexington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Hemstead Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #1212.
Stoner-thomas School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 96 students
Rank: #1313.
Silver Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #1414.
Davidson County High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Lexington School
Magnet School
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: PK-K
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27292, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27292, NC include Central Davidson High School, Davis-townsend Elementary School and Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27292?
15 public schools are located in 27292.
What percentage of students in 27292 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27292 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27292?
27292 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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