Public schools in Lexington, NC
27 open public schools with an address in Lexington, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
27
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,890
27 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lexington public schools
The federal directory lists 27 public schools in Lexington, NC: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. The 27 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,890 students, an average of 477 per school. The largest campus is North Davidson High (935 students), and the largest elementary school is Davidson Charter Academy (658).
Davidson County Schools operates the most schools here (19), and 2 regular districts have at least one Lexington campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lexington
Elementary schools in Lexington
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles England Elementary School Lexington City Schools | 01–05 | 381 | 14.4:1 | |
| Churchland Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 441 | 16.2:1 | |
| Davidson Charter Academy Davidson Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 658 | 15.9:1 | |
| Davis-Townsend Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 430 | 16.6:1 | |
| Midway Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 546 | 16.5:1 | |
| Northwest Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 625 | 15.9:1 | |
| Pickett Elementary School Lexington City Schools | 01–05 | 385 | 15.4:1 | |
| Reeds Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 274 | 14.7:1 | |
| Silver Valley Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 221 | 12.4:1 | |
| South Lexington School Lexington City Schools | PK–KG | 308 | 13:1 | |
| Southmont Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 281 | 14.3:1 | |
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy Lexington City Schools | 01–05 | 369 | 13.9:1 | |
| Southwood Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 616 | 14.9:1 | |
| Tyro Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 393 | 17.1:1 | |
| Welcome Elementary Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 638 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Lexington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Davidson Middle Davidson County Schools | 06–08 | 686 | 16.5:1 | |
| Lexington Middle School Lexington City Schools | 06–08 | 595 | 15:1 | |
| North Davidson Middle Davidson County Schools | 06–08 | 706 | 17.8:1 | |
| Tyro Middle Davidson County Schools | 06–08 | 528 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Lexington
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Davidson High Davidson County Schools | 09–12 | 897 | 17.8:1 | |
| Davidson County High School Davidson County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 64 | 6.5:1 | |
| Lexington Senior High School Lexington City Schools | 09–12 | 889 | 14.9:1 | |
| North Davidson High Davidson County Schools | 09–12 | 935 | 17.8:1 | |
| West Davidson High Davidson County Schools | 09–12 | 740 | 17.7:1 | |
| Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy Davidson County Schools | 09–13 | 167 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lexington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lexington Developmental Center Lexington City Schools · Special Education School | KG–12 | 26 | 8.3:1 | |
| Stoner-Thomas School Davidson County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 91 | 7.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.6%
- Hispanic19.8%
- Black11.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 27 Lexington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,890 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lexington
How many public schools are in Lexington, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 27 open public schools with a location address in Lexington: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 12,890 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lexington?
Schools with an address in Lexington belong to 3 education agencies, led by Davidson County Schools (19 schools), Lexington City Schools (7 schools), Davidson Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lexington?
North Davidson High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lexington, with 935 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lexington?
Yes. 1 of the 27 public schools in Lexington are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Davidson Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lexington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lexington public schools is 15.9:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lexington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities