Central Davidson High vs Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.1 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
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–13
167 students
| Measure | Central Davidson High Lexington, North Carolina | Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 528 | #165 of 528 |
| National rank | #9326 of 16,910 | #7081 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 897 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64.5% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 46.4).
- •Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 42%).
- •Central Davidson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 98.2%).
- •Central Davidson High does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.6).
- •Central Davidson High is the larger school with 897 students compared with 167.
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 Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy ranks higher (54.9 vs 46.4 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 Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Davidson High: 897. Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Davidson High and Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy rank in North Carolina?
Central Davidson High is 225th of 528 and Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is 165th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).