Central Davidson Middle vs Southmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.6 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
Southmont Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
| Measure | Central Davidson Middle Lexington, North Carolina | Southmont Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 469 | #847 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10792 of 15,369 | #39833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 686 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Davidson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 28.0).
- •Central Davidson Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Central Davidson Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Southmont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Southmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.7).
- •Central Davidson Middle is the larger school with 686 students compared with 281.
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 Southmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Davidson Middle ranks higher (35.3 vs 28.0 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 Middle and Southmont Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Davidson Middle: 686. Southmont Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Davidson Middle and Southmont Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Davidson Middle is 210th of 469 and Southmont Elementary is 847th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).