South Davidson Middle School (Closed 2023)

14954 S Nc Hwy 109
Denton, NC 27239
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, South Davidson Middle 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 was 38% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
#2019 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Davidson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Davidson Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
94%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Davidson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of South Davidson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Davidson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Davidson Middle School's ranking?
South Davidson Middle School is ranked #2019 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend South Davidson Middle School?
298 students attend South Davidson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Davidson Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Davidson Middle School?
South Davidson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Davidson Middle School offer ?
South Davidson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Davidson Middle School part of?
South Davidson Middle School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.

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