Silver Valley Elementary vs South Davidson Middle and High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silver Valley Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
South Davidson Middle and High
Denton · Public high · Grades 6–12
640 students
| Measure | Silver Valley Elementary Lexington, North Carolina | South Davidson Middle and High Denton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 1,457 | #354 of 528 |
| National rank | #38359 of 50,301 | #12925 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 221 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Lexington | Denton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Davidson Middle and High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 30.3).
- •South Davidson Middle and High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Silver Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Silver Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Silver Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •South Davidson Middle and High is the larger school with 640 students compared with 221.
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 Silver Valley Elementary better than South Davidson Middle and High?
On the Success Index (US), South Davidson Middle and High ranks higher (31.9 vs 30.3 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 Silver Valley Elementary and South Davidson Middle and High?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Denton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silver Valley Elementary: 221. South Davidson Middle and High: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silver Valley Elementary and South Davidson Middle and High rank in North Carolina?
Silver Valley Elementary is 777th of 1,457 and South Davidson Middle and High is 354th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).