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Public elementary school · Lexington City Schools · Lexington, North Carolina

South Lexington School

South Lexington School rates 6.9, above the middle of Lexington City Schools's elementary schools, whose rated median is 4.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.9this school

6.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Lexington City Schools median is 4.6.

#945 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina · Lexington City Schools: 3 elementary schools rated, median 4.6 · Based on limited data

The brief

A Lexington City Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 945 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina and 1 of 6 in Lexington City Schools.

South Lexington School is listed in Lexington City Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math72%81 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
Reading62%81 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
In 2009, 72% of students were proficient in math and 62% in reading.2009 EdFacts; 2 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
8.5
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.5
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2009–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (2009 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 62% (2009 EdFacts).

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
South Lexington School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$54,468
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
19.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27292; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
45
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,325/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Lexington. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Southwood Elementary4.5 mi
    8.0Compare →
  2. South Lexington Schoolthis school
    6.9
  3. Davidson Charter Academy3.4 mi · charter
    5.5Compare →
  4. Tyro Elementary3.3 mi
    5.1Compare →
  5. Pickett Elementary School3.4 mi
    4.6Compare →
  6. Stoner-Thomas School3.7 mi
    3.3Compare →
  7. South Lexington Developmental Center0.0 mi
    not ratedCompare →
Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than South Lexington School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #945 of 2,660 schools in NC.

What is South Lexington School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Lexington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
310
Student-teacher ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davidson County
Phone
(336) 242-1544
Rank in district
#1 of 6
Schools in district
7
District spending per student
$13,684
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 27292)
40,369
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
40.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.