South Lexington Developmental Center

Lexington City Schools
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
26 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The South Lexington Development Center, located in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a specialized educational facility under the umbrella of Lexington City Schools. The center is dedicated to providing tailored support and programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. By focusing on individualized instruction and developmental growth, the school aims to foster a nurturing environment where students can overcome academic and social barriers to reach their full potential.

As part of the Lexington City Schools district, the center emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, often involving partnerships between educators, families, and community resources. The facility is equipped to handle specific student requirements that may not be fully addressed in a traditional classroom setting, ensuring that all learners receive equitable access to high-quality instruction. Through its commitment to student-centered development, the South Lexington Development Center plays a vital role in ensuring that every child within the district has a clear pathway toward success.
26
Total Students
3.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    16 (61.5%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (19.2%)
  • Black
    4 (15.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (3.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lexington City Schools
Phone: (336)242-1544
Website: http://www.lexcs.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 1 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 6
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Stoner-Thomas School
Davidson County Schools
91 Students
215 County School Road
Lexington, NC 27292 (3.7 miles away)
Other K - 12th