- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, NC
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370114003257
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114003257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370114003257 · Lexington, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 15.2:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school 167
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
167 students
What this shows Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy compares
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 7.2%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Davidson High
Standard public school
935 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Davidson High
Standard public school
897 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lexington Senior High School
Standard public school
889 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
West Davidson High
Standard public school
740 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Davidson County High School
Alternative education program
64 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
How many students attend Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy has 167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
39.0% of students at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy?
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Lexington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.