Davis-Townsend Elementary vs Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–13
167 students
| Measure | Davis-Townsend Elementary Lexington, North Carolina | Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 1,457 | #165 of 528 |
| National rank | #35191 of 50,301 | #7081 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 430 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 64.5% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 35.1).
- •Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 48%).
- •Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 47%).
- •Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.6).
- •Davis-Townsend Elementary is the larger school with 430 students compared with 167.
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 Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy ranks higher (54.9 vs 35.1 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 Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis-Townsend Elementary: 430. Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis-Townsend Elementary and Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy rank in North Carolina?
Davis-Townsend Elementary is 631st of 1,457 and Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is 165th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).