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#1091 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 41% in state
Davidson County High School
High School · Davidson County Schools · Lexington, NC
A high school in Lexington, NC where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2061 E Holly Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292
- Math 45% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 63.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Davidson County High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Davidson County High School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoner-thomas SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Lexington Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 929 | Compare → |
| Carolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Sheets Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 252 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davidson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Davidson County High School is listed in Davidson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davidson County High School
Davidson County High School is a public high school in Lexington, NC, part of Davidson County Schools, serving approximately 73 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,091 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davidson County High School
What grades does Davidson County High School serve?
Davidson County High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Davidson County High School?
Davidson County High School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson County High School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davidson County High School rank in NC?
Davidson County High School ranks #1,091 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Davidson County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Davidson County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Davidson County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davidson County High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Davidson County High School a charter school?
No, Davidson County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davidson County High School a Title I school?
No, Davidson County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davidson County High School?
95.9% of students at Davidson County High School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Davidson County
- Phone
- (336) 242-1459
- 4-Year Graduation
- 63.0%
- 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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