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Best Lexington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,321 students in Lexington, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lexington, NC are North Davidson Middle School, South Lexington Developmental Center and Central Davidson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lexington, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Davidson Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 Critcher Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Central Davidson Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2591 Nc Hwy 47
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2310
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Tyro Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2946 Michael Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-7795
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Davidson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Biesecker Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 803-7809
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West Hemstead Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1567
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Stoner-thomas School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 County School Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-5421
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Davidson County High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2061 E Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lexington, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lexington, NC include North Davidson Middle School, South Lexington Developmental Center and Central Davidson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lexington?
8 public middle schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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