Can I use Davidson County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Davidson County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Davidson County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Davidson County?

Start with the 48 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Davidson County Schools & Education

Name: Davidson County, North Carolina Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Davidson County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

27/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

87.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,133

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,969

School Score

27/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#87

of 100 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Davidson County

Measured School Summary

Davidson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 27/100 and a graduation rate of 87.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,133 per pupil, Davidson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 33% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Davidson County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

48 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

27/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #87 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.

Completion

87.3%

0.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,133

$836 below the state average

School coverage

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Davidson County has 48 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Davidson County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Davidson County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 36 of 48 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#87

of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Davidson County Schools

Elementary to high school visible

17,964 students

Elementary 19Middle 6High 10Other 1

36 listed schools in this county slice.

Lexington City Schools

Elementary to high school visible

2,999 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Thomasville City Schools

Elementary to high school visible

2,228 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Davidson Charter Academy

Elementary school only in this slice

589 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Davidson County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 36 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Davidson County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Davidson County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Davidson County, North Carolina

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Expansive Education Across Four Districts

Davidson County supports a robust network of 48 public schools serving 23,780 students. The system is composed of 26 elementary, eight middle, and 12 high schools. These facilities are managed by four different school districts, offering a variety of administrative approaches within the county.

A Multi-District Educational Choice

Davidson County Schools is the largest provider with 36 schools and 17,964 students, followed by Lexington and Thomasville City Schools. A single charter school provides an alternative for a small portion of the 23,780 students. This multi-district structure offers families different local school cultures and focuses.

A Mix of Rural and Suburban Learning

The county's schools are split between 27 rural campuses and 21 suburban locations, providing diverse environment options for families. Oak Grove High is the largest school with 958 students, and the county average of 495 students ensures most campuses don't feel overcrowded. This balance makes Davidson County an attractive option for those seeking a quieter residential feel.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Davidson County

Reported Enrollment

23,780

48 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary26

Middle8

High12

Other2

4 School Districts in Davidson County

Davidson County Schools

Lexington City Schools

7 schools

2,999 students

Thomasville City Schools

4 schools

2,228 students

Davidson Charter Academy

1 school

589 students

48 Public Schools in Davidson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Davidson County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Oak Grove High	Profile	Davidson County Schools	Winston-Salem, 27107Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	958
Lexington Senior High School	Record	Lexington City Schools	Lexington, 27292Suburb: Large	9–12	High	928
North Davidson High	Record	Davidson County Schools	Lexington, 27295Suburb: Large	9–12	High	905
Central Davidson High	Record	Davidson County Schools	Lexington, 27292Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	900
Ledford Senior High	Record	Davidson County Schools	Thomasville, 27360Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	835
East Davidson High	Record	Davidson County Schools	Thomasville, 27360Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	765
Thomasville Primary	Record	Thomasville City Schools	Thomasville, 27360Suburb: Midsize	PK–3	Primary	743
Wallburg Elementary	Record	Davidson County Schools	Winston-Salem, 27107Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	742
Oak Grove Middle	Record	Davidson County Schools	Winston-Salem, 27107Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	727
West Davidson High	Record	Davidson County Schools	Lexington, 27295Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	725
North Davidson Middle	Record	Davidson County Schools	Lexington, 27295Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	706
Central Davidson Middle	Record	Davidson County Schools	Lexington, 27292Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	684
South Davidson Middle and High	Record	Davidson County Schools	Denton, 27239Rural: Distant	6–12	High	670
Lexington Middle School	Record	Lexington City Schools	Lexington, 27292Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	647
Thomasville High	Record	Thomasville City Schools	Thomasville, 27360Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	634
Southwood Elementary	Record	Davidson County Schools	Lexington, 27292Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	607
Ledford Middle	Record	Davidson County Schools	Thomasville, 27360Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	597
Welcome Elementary	Record	Davidson County Schools	Lexington, 27295Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	593
Davidson Charter Academy	Record	Davidson Charter Academy	Lexington, 27295Suburb: Large	KG–8	Charter	589
Northwest Elementary	Record	Davidson County Schools	Lexington, 27295Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	575

Oak Grove High

Davidson County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27107 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High958 students

Lexington Senior High School

Lexington City Schools

Lexington, 27292 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High928 students

North Davidson High

Davidson County Schools

Lexington, 27295 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High905 students

Central Davidson High

Davidson County Schools

Lexington, 27292 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High900 students

Ledford Senior High

Davidson County Schools

Thomasville, 27360 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High835 students

East Davidson High

Davidson County Schools

Thomasville, 27360 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High765 students

Thomasville Primary

Thomasville City Schools

Thomasville, 27360 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–3Primary743 students

Wallburg Elementary

Davidson County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27107 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary742 students

Oak Grove Middle

Davidson County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27107 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle727 students

West Davidson High

Davidson County Schools

Lexington, 27295 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High725 students

North Davidson Middle

Davidson County Schools

Lexington, 27295 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle706 students

Central Davidson Middle

Davidson County Schools

Lexington, 27292 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle684 students

South Davidson Middle and High

Davidson County Schools

Denton, 27239 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High670 students

Lexington Middle School

Lexington City Schools

Lexington, 27292 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle647 students

Thomasville High

Thomasville City Schools

Thomasville, 27360 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High634 students

Southwood Elementary

Davidson County Schools

Lexington, 27292 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary607 students

Ledford Middle

Davidson County Schools

Thomasville, 27360 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle597 students

Welcome Elementary

Davidson County Schools

Lexington, 27295 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary593 students

Davidson Charter Academy

Lexington, 27295 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–8Charter589 students

Northwest Elementary

Davidson County Schools

Lexington, 27295 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary575 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,133

State avg $6,969

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which North Carolina counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jones County (97.0%), Pamlico County (95.7%), and Currituck County (95.0%) currently lead North Carolina among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in North Carolina?

Across North Carolina counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,969. The highest current county values are Hyde County ($10,356), Tyrrell County ($9,655), and Orange County ($8,629). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Davidson County?

Davidson County has a school score of 27/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Davidson County?

The high school graduation rate in Davidson County is 87.3%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Davidson County spend per student?

Davidson County spends $6,133 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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