Very Good
#911 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 34% in state
Based on limited data
South Lexington School
Elementary School · Lexington City Schools · Lexington, NC
A Lexington City Schools elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292
- Math 72% proficient (2009)
- Reading 62% proficient (2009)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at South Lexington School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Lexington 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 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
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 | 0.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Sheets Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Tyro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Davidson Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 611 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- 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 School is listed in Lexington City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Lexington School
South Lexington School is a public elementary school in Lexington, NC, part of Lexington City Schools, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Lexington School
What grades does South Lexington School serve?
South Lexington School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend South Lexington School?
South Lexington School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lexington School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lexington School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Lexington School rank in NC?
South Lexington School ranks #911 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Lexington School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Lexington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 South Lexington School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Lexington School has 72% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is South Lexington School a charter school?
No, South Lexington School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Lexington School a Title I school?
No, South Lexington School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Lexington School?
99.0% of students at South Lexington 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (336) 242-1544
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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