Excellent
#64 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 2% in state
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
High School · Davidson County Schools · Lexington, NC
A Davidson County Schools high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2065 E. Holly Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292
- Math 56% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 66% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy 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
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Davidson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is listed in Davidson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is a public high school in Lexington, NC, part of Davidson County Schools, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-UG with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
What grades does Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy serve?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy rank in NC?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy ranks #64 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy a charter school?
No, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy a Title I school?
No, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
51.8% of students at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy 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
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (336) 242-5820
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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