Davis-Townsend Elementary vs E Lawson Brown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
E Lawson Brown Middle
Thomasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
| Measure | Davis-Townsend Elementary Lexington, North Carolina | E Lawson Brown Middle Thomasville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 1,457 | #238 of 469 |
| National rank | #35191 of 50,301 | #11328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 39% |
| city | Lexington | Thomasville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 32.8).
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •E Lawson Brown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.3%).
- •E Lawson Brown Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.2).
- •E Lawson Brown Middle is the larger school with 560 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 Davis-Townsend Elementary better than E Lawson Brown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Davis-Townsend Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 32.8 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 Davis-Townsend Elementary and E Lawson Brown Middle?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Thomasville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis-Townsend Elementary: 430. E Lawson Brown Middle: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis-Townsend Elementary and E Lawson Brown Middle rank in North Carolina?
Davis-Townsend Elementary is 631st of 1,457 and E Lawson Brown Middle is 238th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).