South Lexington School vs Tyro Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Lexington School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
308 students
Tyro Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
| Measure | South Lexington School Lexington, North Carolina | Tyro Elementary Lexington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #806 of 1,457 | #899 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38965 of 50,301 | #40737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 308 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lexington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 26.5).
- •South Lexington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.2%).
- •South Lexington School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •Tyro Elementary is the larger school with 393 students compared with 308.
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 South Lexington School better than Tyro Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Lexington School ranks higher (29.4 vs 26.5 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 South Lexington School and Tyro Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lexington School: 308. Tyro Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lexington School and Tyro Elementary rank in North Carolina?
South Lexington School is 806th of 1,457 and Tyro Elementary is 899th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).