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Best 27292 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,451 students in 27292, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27292, NC are South Lexington Developmental Center, Central Davidson Middle School and Lexington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27292 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27292, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27292, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 27292, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27292, NC include South Lexington Developmental Center, Central Davidson Middle School and Lexington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27292?
5 public middle schools are located in 27292.
What is the racial composition of students in 27292?
27292 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% 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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