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Southwood Elementary

Lexington, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Davidson County Schools

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About Southwood Elementary

Located in Lexington, North Carolina, Southwood Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 616 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Lexington. With about 41.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.9 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Davidson County. Families comparing options will find 6 other schools within 5 miles. Davidson County Schools runs 35 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	5850 NC Hwy 8, Lexington, NC 27292
Phone	(336) 357-2777
School district	Davidson County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	616
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	41.3
Students per teacher	14.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Davidson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370114002036). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Central Davidson MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Lexington · 2.5 mi Central Davidson HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lexington · 2.6 mi South Lexington Developmental CenterPublic · Grades K to 12Lexington · 4.4 mi South Lexington SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to KLexington · 4.4 mi Southmont ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lexington · 4.7 mi Tyro ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lexington · 5 mi Sheets Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Lexington · 5.3 mi Southwest Elementary Global AcademyPublic · Grades 1 to 5Lexington · 5.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Southwood Elementary serve?

Southwood Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Southwood Elementary?

Southwood Elementary reported 616 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary?

About 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 616 students and 41.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Southwood Elementary a public or charter school?

Southwood Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Southwood Elementary in?

Southwood Elementary is part of Davidson County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/davidson-county-schools/

Where is Southwood Elementary located?

Southwood Elementary is at 5850 NC Hwy 8, Lexington, NC 27292. The phone number is (336) 357-2777.

How many other schools are near Southwood Elementary?

There are 6 other schools within 5 miles of Southwood Elementary in our directory.