Central Davidson High vs Davis-Townsend Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Davidson High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
897 students
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Central Davidson High Lexington, North Carolina | Davis-Townsend Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 528 | #631 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9326 of 16,910 | #35191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 897 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Davidson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 35.1).
- •Central Davidson High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Central Davidson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.9).
- •Central Davidson High is the larger school with 897 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Davidson High better than Davis-Townsend Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Davidson High ranks higher (46.4 vs 35.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Davidson High and Davis-Townsend Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Davidson High: 897. Davis-Townsend Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Davidson High and Davis-Townsend Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Davidson High is 225th of 528 and Davis-Townsend Elementary is 631st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).