Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Davidson County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 63% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davidson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Davidson County High School's student population of 83 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davidson County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davidson County High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1510 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
63%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davidson County High School's ranking?
Davidson County High School is ranked #1510 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Davidson County High School often compared to?
Davidson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomasville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davidson County High School?
The graduation rate of Davidson County High School is 63%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Davidson County High School?
83 students attend Davidson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Davidson County High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davidson County High School?
Davidson County High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davidson County High School offer ?
Davidson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Davidson County High School part of?
Davidson County High School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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