Southmont Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lexington, North Carolina 27292 · Davidson County Schools
#847 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#39833 of 50,301 nationally
About Southmont Elementary
Southmont Elementary is a public elementary located in Lexington, in the Davidson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 281 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 847th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (50th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 281.
There are 24 schools in Lexington; Southmont Elementary ranks 16th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Southmont Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southmont Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southwood Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students · 7.6 km away
Central Davidson High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
897 students · 9.5 km away
Central Davidson Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students · 9.6 km away
Morgan Elementary
Gold Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students · 11 km away
Dole Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students · 14 km away
Denton Elementary
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 14 km away
North Rowan Elementary
Spencer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 15 km away
Tyro Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 15 km away
North Rowan High
Spencer · Public high · Grades 9–12
555 students · 15 km away
South Lexington School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
308 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Silk Hope School
Siler City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
281 students
Laurel Mill Elementary
Louisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
Mt Ulla Elementary
Mount Ulla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
Hayesville Elementary
Hayesville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
280 students
E J Hayes Elementary
Williamston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
280 students
Wrightsville Beach Elem
Wrightsville Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southmont Elementary a good school?
Southmont Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 28.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #847 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Southmont Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Southmont Elementary ranks #847 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #39833 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southmont Elementary?
Southmont Elementary had 281 students in 2025.
Is Southmont Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Southmont Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southmont Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southmont Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.