For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,147 students in 27292, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27292, NC are Central Davidson High School, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy and South Lexington Developmental Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27292 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27292, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27292 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27292, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 27292, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27292, NC include Central Davidson High School, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy and South Lexington Developmental Center.
How many public high schools are located in 27292?
6 public high schools are located in 27292.
What is the racial composition of students in 27292?
27292 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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