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Southwood Elementary

5850 Nc Hwy 8, Lexington, NC 27292, United States

+1 (336) 357-2777

http://swe.davidson.k12.nc.us/

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Southwood Elementary Overview

About This School

Southwood Elementary is a public elementary in Lexington, North Carolina, serving 616 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 41 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $40,774. Support services include one counselor for every 410 students. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The student body is 69% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, 4% Black, and 2% Asian.

616

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

41 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Davidson County

Students per Counselor

410:1

Southwood Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

410

Students per Counselor

Southwood Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$40,774

City Avg: $39,790

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor410:1

Southwood Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

54.38%

Male

45.62%

Female

Total Enrollment: 616 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White69.16%

Hispanic18.83%

Asian1.62%

Black4.06%

Two or More Races6.33%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southwood Elementary

Q: What is Southwood Elementary?

A: Southwood Elementary is a elementary public located in Lexington.

Q: How many students attend Southwood Elementary?

A: Southwood Elementary has approximately 616 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Southwood Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Southwood Elementary - Lexington, NC

Quick Facts about Southwood Elementary
School Name	Southwood Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	5850 Nc Hwy 8, Lexington, NC 27292, Lexington, NC
County	Davidson County
Phone	+1 (336) 357-2777
Total Students	616
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	41
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwood Elementary

What is Southwood Elementary?

Southwood Elementary is a elementary public located in Lexington.

How many students attend Southwood Elementary?

Southwood Elementary has approximately 616 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary is 14:1.

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