For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,620 students in 27295, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 543 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 27295, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27295, NC are North Davidson High School, West Davidson High School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27295 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27295, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27295, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Davidson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7227 Old Us Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-8431
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-8431
Grades: 9-12
| 905 students
Rank: #22.
West Davidson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Dragon Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Northwest Elementary Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0360
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0360
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Midway School Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0064
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0064
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
North Davidson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Critcher Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-2331
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-2331
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
Rank: #66.
Welcome Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Old Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-3361
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #77.
Reeds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
791 South Nc Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5620
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Churchland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7571 S Nc Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5690
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5690
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tyro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Cow Palace Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5760
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1010.
Tyro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2946 Michael Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-7795
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-7795
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1111.
Davidson Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Biesecker Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 803-7809
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 803-7809
Grades: K-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1212.
Pickett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Biesecker Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27295, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27295, NC include North Davidson High School, West Davidson High School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27295?
12 public schools are located in 27295.
What percentage of students in 27295 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 27295 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27295?
27295 public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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