For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,733 students in Davidson County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Davidson County, NC are Davidson Early College, Ledford Senior High School and North Davidson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davidson County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Davidson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Davidson County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Davidson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
297 Dccc Road
Lexington, NC 27293
(336) 242-5686
Lexington, NC 27293
(336) 242-5686
Gr: 9-13 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Ledford Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Jesse Green Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 769-9671
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 769-9671
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
North Davidson High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7227 Old Us Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-8431
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-8431
Gr: 9-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Central Davidson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2747 Nc Hwy 47
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2920
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2920
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
West Davidson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Dragon Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-8082
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2065 E. Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5820
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5820
Gr: 9-13 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
East Davidson High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1408 Lake Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 476-4814
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 476-4814
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
South Davidson Middle And High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14956 South Nc Hwy 109
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Lexington Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574
Gr: 9-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Thomasville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Unity Street
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4250
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Stoner-thomas School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 County School Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-5421
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-5421
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Davidson County High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2061 E Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Davidson County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 Watford Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 242-5505
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 242-5505
Gr: 1-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Davidson County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Davidson County, NC include Davidson Early College, Ledford Senior High School and North Davidson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Davidson County?
13 public high schools are located in Davidson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davidson County?
Davidson County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Davidson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Davidson County include: South Davidson Middle And High School vs. North Davidson High School, West Davidson High School vs. North Davidson High School, Central Davidson High School vs. East Davidson High School
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