| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County Schools | Denton | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 17,964 | 36 | — | 7 |
| Lexington City Schools | Lexington | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 2,999 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Thomasville City Schools | Thomasville | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 2,228 | 4 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Davidson County compares
Together they enroll 23,191 students across 47 schools. The largest is Davidson County Schools with 17,964 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Davidson County, North Carolina
Davidson County has 3 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Davidson County is Davidson County Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Davidson County, NC?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Davidson County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Davidson County, NC?
Of the districts serving Davidson County, Davidson County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.