Southwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lexington, North Carolina 27292 · Davidson County Schools
#950 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#41611 of 50,301 nationally
About Southwood Elementary
Southwood 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 616 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 950th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 616.
There are 24 schools in Lexington; Southwood Elementary ranks 19th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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 Southwood Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Davidson Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students · 4.1 km away
Central Davidson High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
897 students · 4.3 km away
South Lexington School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
308 students · 7.2 km away
Southmont Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students · 7.6 km away
Tyro Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 8.0 km away
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
369 students · 9.5 km away
Charles England Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
381 students · 9.8 km away
Lexington Senior High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
889 students · 11 km away
Lexington Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students · 11 km away
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–13
167 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
J. H. Gunn Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students
Old Town Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Waxhaw Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
Springmore Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
South Topsail Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
Belmont Elementary School
Roanoke Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southwood Elementary a good school?
Southwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 25.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #950 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 Southwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Southwood Elementary ranks #950 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #41611 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary?
Southwood Elementary had 616 students in 2025.
Is Southwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Southwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southwood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southwood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.