Davidson Early College vs Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson Early College
Thomasville · Public high · Grades 9–13
138 students
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–13
167 students
| Measure | Davidson Early College Thomasville, North Carolina | Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 528 | #165 of 528 |
| National rank | #2071 of 16,910 | #7081 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 138 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 34.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 64.5% |
| city | Thomasville | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davidson Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 54.9).
- •Davidson Early College does better on math proficiency (90% vs 64.5%).
- •Davidson Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Davidson Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 34.5).
- •Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is the larger school with 167 students compared with 138.
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 Early College better than Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Davidson Early College ranks higher (75.3 vs 54.9 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 Davidson Early College and Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Thomasville and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidson Early College: 138. Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidson Early College and Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy rank in North Carolina?
Davidson Early College is 33rd of 528 and Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is 165th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).