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Davis-Townsend Elementary

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Davis-Townsend Elementary ranks 606 th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

606^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Davis-Townsend Elementary is a mid-sized PK-5 school in Lexington, NC, serving 430 students as part of Davidson County Schools. It holds a 3-star rating and currently ranks in the 59th percentile of North Carolina elementary schools, down from a 4-star, 79th-percentile ranking in 2022–2023. Still, compared with its immediate neighbors, the school looks solid. It is second only to Brier Creek Elementary among nearby schools; most others, including Fair Grove Elementary, Pilot Elementary, and Silver Valley Elementary, place below the 42nd percentile. Schools in Lexington City Schools and Thomasville City Schools typically rank in the single digits or mid-teens percentiles.

Reading is a clear strength. In the most recent testing year, 64.2% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading, the highest rate among all nearby schools and well above the district average of 55.2% and the state average of 55.6%. Fifth-grade reading also leads local schools at 57.7%. Science performance has been consistently strong, with 5th-grade proficiency staying well above state average for four consecutive years. Chronic absenteeism is just 11.2%, far below the state's 24.2% and among the lowest in the area. That is impressive given that over 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, though that figure may be inflated by the federal Community Eligibility Provision. Low-income students at Davis-Townsend Elementary still perform in the 65th percentile statewide.

The most notable concerns are early-grade math and special education. Third-grade math proficiency dropped from 73.0% to 63.0% over two years, falling below both district and state averages, and 4th-grade math is also weak. The school's special education students rank in only the 16th percentile statewide with a 1-star rating, pointing to a need for stronger supports. Despite these issues, Davis-Townsend Elementary remains a stable, solid school in a challenging area. Students who stay through 5th grade typically meet or exceed district and state averages in math, reading, and science, indicating meaningful growth. For parents choosing a school, it offers real strengths in literacy, science, and attendance, but families with children receiving special education services should investigate the available resources closely.

430

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

99.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

975 Heath Church Road
Lexington, NC 27292-9702

(336) 249-9880

District: Davidson County Schools

Students who attend Davis-Townsend Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Central Davidson Middle
High:	Central Davidson High

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

Hispanic:

13.7%

African American:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the North Carolina median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg62%

North Carolina avg61%

606^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 20 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

101^st of 246Davidson County Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	58.5	606 of 1492	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.5	538 of 1490	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.8	528 of 1505	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.3	321 of 1502	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	326 of 1514	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	291 of 1489	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	73.2	344 of 1473	76.6%	★★★★☆
2018	70.4	395 of 1434	72.5%	★★★★☆
2017	80.8	212 of 1429	85.2%	★★★★☆
2016	76.5	288 of 1425	79.8%	★★★★☆
2015	59.3	586 of 1440	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.6	399 of 1390	71.3%	★★★★☆
2013	64.4	447 of 1403	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.6	270 of 1388	80.5%	★★★★☆
2011	73.4	332 of 1381	76.0%	★★★★☆
2010	68.4	426 of 1363	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	74.7	303 of 1354	77.6%	★★★★☆
2008	69.3	363 of 1324	72.6%	★★★★☆
2007	68.0	388 of 1293	70.0%	★★★★☆
2006	62.2	496 of 1276	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	38.6	369 of 646	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.2	444 of 878	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.4	324 of 897	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	59.1	553 of 1447	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	542 of 1451	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	580 of 1455	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.9	216 of 1459	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	79.1	234 of 1458	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	82.6	188 of 1440	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	73.3	328 of 1424	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.8	261 of 1405	81.4%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	70.8	28 of 710	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	52.7	437 of 669	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.3	357 of 582	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.3	118 of 612	80.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	303 of 961	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.5	485 of 951	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	59.4	504 of 1434	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.6	416 of 1437	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	57.3	558 of 1450	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.8	219 of 1437	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	112 of 1366	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	63.3	365 of 1329	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	75.6	215 of 1361	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	70.3	305 of 1332	77.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	56.4	610 of 1451	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.7	509 of 1450	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.8	477 of 1464	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.9	451 of 1461	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	437 of 1464	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	67.1	433 of 1444	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	71.3	356 of 1430	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	61.7	533 of 1413	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	24.7	682 of 815	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	45.1	669 of 1146	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.9	718 of 1172	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.1	657 of 1166	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.4	503 of 1183	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.1	589 of 1194	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.3	449 of 1172	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.3	561 of 1183	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.2	620 of 1178	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2025)96th percentile+32 vs school

Hispanic (2025)68th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)65th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)58th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)43rd percentile-38 vs school

White (2026)42nd percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2026)16th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science75%+7 vs state

Mathematics64%~ state avg

Reading59%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)						EOG Reading (2026)						EOG Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Davis-Townsend Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	975 Heath Church Road	Lexington	27292	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 249-9880	430	26	16.5	99.3%	344 (80.0%)	15 (3.5%)	59 (13.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	58.5	606^th of 1492 public elementary schools	59.4%		61.5	538^th of 1490 public elementary schools	63.9%	68	63.0	58.2	71.2				64.2	53.7	57.7				75.0		$10,132	$1,065	$9,067
Charles England Elementary School	Public	1-5	111 Cornelia Drive	Lexington	27292	Davidson County	Lexington City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 242-1552	381	27	14.3	95.8%	53 (13.9%)	152 (39.9%)	129 (33.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (11.0%)	20.5	1271^st of 1492 public elementary schools	14.8%		21.9	1246^th of 1490 public elementary schools	16.4%	25	54.5	44.2	39.0				34.5	41.6	40.7				59.3		$11,713	$1,677	$10,036
Brier Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Watford Road	Thomasville	27360	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 474-8200	210	16	13.2	98.6%	172 (81.9%)	3 (1.4%)	25 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	62.2	544^th of 1492 public elementary schools	63.5%		68	426^th of 1490 public elementary schools	71.4%	118	89.2	73.8	74.1				56.8	54.8	44.4				63.0		$10,467	$1,149	$9,319
Pilot Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	145 Pilot School Road	Thomasville	27360	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 472-7965	321	21	15.0	98.8%	228 (71.0%)	18 (5.6%)	62 (19.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	38.3	936^th of 1492 public elementary schools	37.3%		54.2	667^th of 1490 public elementary schools	55.2%	269	61.1	44.6	60.4				53.7	55.4	43.4				58.5		$9,751	$959	$8,792
Fair Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	217 Cedar Lodge Road	Thomasville	27360	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 472-7020	524	33	15.9	99.4%	377 (71.9%)	12 (2.3%)	102 (19.5%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	42.1	876^th of 1492 public elementary schools	41.3%		42.9	865^th of 1490 public elementary schools	41.9%	11	55.3	46.1	77.4				37.2	43.8	49.5				79.6		$8,539	$842	$7,696
South Lexington School	Public	PK-K	1000 Cotton Grove Road	Lexington	27292	Davidson County	Lexington City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 242-1544	308	24	12.9	99.0%	43 (14.0%)	92 (29.9%)	136 (44.2%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.7%)								(n/a)															$14,927	$2,761	$12,166
Pickett Elementary School	Public	1-5	200 Biesecker Road	Lexington	27295	Davidson County	Lexington City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 242-1546	385	25	15.4	99.2%	60 (15.6%)	109 (28.3%)	155 (40.3%)	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (12.5%)	18.1	1314^th of 1492 public elementary schools	11.9%		20.2	1277^th of 1490 public elementary schools	14.3%	37	39.5	43.8	45.2				35.5	52.1	38.4				46.6		$11,026	$1,694	$9,332
Silver Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11161 East Old Hwy 64	Lexington	27292	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 472-1576	221	18	12.4	98.6%	184 (83.3%)	4 (1.8%)	13 (5.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.7%)	31.2	1069^th of 1492 public elementary schools	28.4%		34.4	1011^th of 1490 public elementary schools	32.1%	58	70.4	41.9	46.4				48.1	44.2	42.9				64.3		$10,227	$1,339	$8,887
Davidson Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	500 Biesecker Rd	Lexington	27295	Davidson County	Davidson Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(336) 803-7809	658	42	15.8		347 (52.7%)	102 (15.5%)	128 (19.5%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.6%)	38	943^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	36.8%		39.8	921^st of 1490 public elementary schools	38.2%	22	52.8	41.8	51.7	53.3	63.0	48.9	58.3	52.2	48.3	55.0	58.7	55.6	60.0	77.8
Southwest Elementary Global Academy	Public	1-5	434 Central Avenue	Lexington	27292	Davidson County	Lexington City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 242-1548	369	26	13.9	99.2%	62 (16.8%)	121 (32.8%)	145 (39.3%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.9%)	34.8	1009^th of 1492 public elementary schools	32.4%		40.8	904^th of 1490 public elementary schools	39.3%	105	57.8	62.0	56.4				45.6	45.7	42.3				57.7		$10,272	$1,699	$8,573

Frequently Asked Questions about Davis-Townsend Elementary

Is Davis-Townsend Elementary a good school?

Davis-Townsend Elementary ranks 606^th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Davis-Townsend Elementary in?

Davidson County Schools

How many students attend Davis-Townsend Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 430 students attended Davis-Townsend Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Davis-Townsend Elementary?

Students at Davis-Townsend Elementary are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Davis-Townsend Elementary attend?

Students who attend Davis-Townsend Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Davidson Middle
High : Central Davidson High

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