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South Lexington Developmental Center
School · Lexington City Schools · Lexington, NC
A Lexington City Schools school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1000 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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).
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Where South Lexington Developmental Center 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheets Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Stoner-thomas SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lexington City Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- District spending per student
- $13,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Lexington Developmental Center is listed in Lexington City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Lexington Developmental Center
South Lexington Developmental Center is a public school in Lexington, NC, part of Lexington City Schools, serving approximately 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Lexington Developmental Center
What grades does South Lexington Developmental Center serve?
South Lexington Developmental Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend South Lexington Developmental Center?
South Lexington Developmental Center has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lexington Developmental Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lexington Developmental Center is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at South Lexington Developmental Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Lexington Developmental Center has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South Lexington Developmental Center a charter school?
No, South Lexington Developmental Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Lexington Developmental Center a Title I school?
No, South Lexington Developmental Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Lexington Developmental Center?
89.3% of students at South Lexington Developmental Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 28
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.3%
- Phone
- (336) 242-1544
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- 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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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