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South Lexington Developmental Center

1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South Lexington Developmental Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Lexington Developmental Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Lexington Developmental Center's student population of 28 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
28 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Lexington Developmental Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Lexington Developmental Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1303 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Lexington Developmental Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Lexington Developmental Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Lexington Developmental Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Lexington Developmental Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Lexington Developmental Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Lexington Developmental Center and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Lexington Developmental Center and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Lexington Developmental Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of South Lexington Developmental Center and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Lexington Developmental Center and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Lexington Developmental Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Lexington Developmental Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Lexington Developmental Center's ranking?
South Lexington Developmental Center is ranked #1303 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Lexington Developmental Center often compared to?
South Lexington Developmental Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Conover Special Education, Vidant Health by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Lexington Developmental Center?
The graduation rate of South Lexington Developmental Center is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Lexington Developmental Center?
28 students attend South Lexington Developmental Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Lexington Developmental Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lexington Developmental Center?
South Lexington Developmental Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Lexington Developmental Center offer ?
South Lexington Developmental Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is South Lexington Developmental Center part of?
South Lexington Developmental Center is part of Lexington City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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