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Stoner-thomas School
School · Davidson County Schools · Lexington, NC
A Davidson County Schools school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 County School Road, Lexington, NC 27292
- Math 19% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs NC 53% (2025)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stoner-thomas School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stoner-thomas 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheets Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| South Lexington Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Carolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 95 | 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.
Davidson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #35 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
Stoner-thomas School is listed in Davidson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stoner-thomas School
Stoner-thomas School is a public school in Lexington, NC, part of Davidson County Schools, serving approximately 97 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,536 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stoner-thomas School
What grades does Stoner-thomas School serve?
Stoner-thomas School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Stoner-thomas School?
Stoner-thomas School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stoner-thomas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stoner-thomas School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stoner-thomas School rank in NC?
Stoner-thomas School ranks #2,536 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Stoner-thomas School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stoner-thomas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Stoner-thomas School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stoner-thomas School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stoner-thomas School a charter school?
No, Stoner-thomas School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stoner-thomas School a Title I school?
No, Stoner-thomas School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stoner-thomas School?
96.9% of students at Stoner-thomas 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (336) 248-5421
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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