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#1234 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 47% in state
Central Davidson High
High School · Davidson County Schools · Lexington, NC
A Davidson County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2747 NC Hwy 47, Lexington, NC 27292
- Math 72% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Davidson High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Davidson High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,468
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27292; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lexington Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Ledford Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 824 | Compare → |
| North Davidson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 904 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 986 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davidson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #17 of 35
- District spending per student
- $11,178NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Davidson High is listed in Davidson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Davidson High
Central Davidson High is a public high school in Lexington, NC, part of Davidson County Schools, serving approximately 867 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,234 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Davidson High
What grades does Central Davidson High serve?
Central Davidson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Davidson High?
Central Davidson High has an enrollment of approximately 867 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Davidson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Davidson High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Davidson High rank in NC?
Central Davidson High ranks #1,234 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Central Davidson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Davidson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Davidson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Davidson High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Davidson High a charter school?
No, Central Davidson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Davidson High a Title I school?
No, Central Davidson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Davidson High?
56.2% of students at Central Davidson High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 867
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (336) 357-2920
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27292)
- 40,369
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27292; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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