Central Davidson Middle 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 Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Central Davidson Middle Lexington, North Carolina | Davis-Townsend Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 469 | #631 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10792 of 15,369 | #35191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 686 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.3 vs 35.1).
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Central Davidson Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.2).
- •Central Davidson Middle is the larger school with 686 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 Middle better than Davis-Townsend Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Davidson Middle 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 Middle: 686. Davis-Townsend Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Davidson Middle and Davis-Townsend Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Davidson Middle is 210th of 469 and Davis-Townsend Elementary is 631st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).