Lexington Middle School vs Southwest Elementary Global Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lexington Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
369 students
| Measure | Lexington Middle School Lexington, North Carolina | Southwest Elementary Global Academy Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 469 | #1035 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13801 of 15,369 | #43042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 595 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elementary Global Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 19.9).
- •Southwest Elementary Global Academy does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Southwest Elementary Global Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Southwest Elementary Global Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Southwest Elementary Global Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Lexington Middle School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 369.
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 Lexington Middle School better than Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elementary Global Academy ranks higher (22.9 vs 19.9 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 Lexington Middle School and Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lexington Middle School: 595. Southwest Elementary Global Academy: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lexington Middle School and Southwest Elementary Global Academy rank in North Carolina?
Lexington Middle School is 374th of 469 and Southwest Elementary Global Academy is 1035th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).