Davidson Charter Academy vs Southwest Elementary Global Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson Charter Academy
Lexington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
658 students
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
369 students
| Measure | Davidson Charter Academy Lexington, North Carolina | Southwest Elementary Global Academy Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1021 of 1,457 | #1035 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42874 of 50,301 | #43042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 658 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.1 vs 22.9).
- •Southwest Elementary Global Academy does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Davidson Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Southwest Elementary Global Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •Davidson Charter Academy is the larger school with 658 students compared with 369.
- •Davidson Charter Academy is a charter school while Southwest Elementary Global Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Davidson Charter Academy better than Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
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 Davidson Charter Academy and Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidson Charter Academy: 658. Southwest Elementary Global Academy: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidson Charter Academy and Southwest Elementary Global Academy rank in North Carolina?
Davidson Charter Academy is 1021st of 1,457 and Southwest Elementary Global Academy is 1035th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).