Serving 140 students in grades 9-13, Davidson Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davidson Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Davidson Early College's student population of 140 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davidson Early College ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davidson Early College is 0.39, 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
#48 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
77%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davidson Early College's ranking?
Davidson Early College is ranked #48 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Davidson Early College often compared to?
Davidson Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Ledford Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davidson Early College?
The graduation rate of Davidson Early College is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Davidson Early College?
140 students attend Davidson Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Davidson Early College students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davidson Early College?
Davidson Early College has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davidson Early College offer ?
Davidson Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Davidson Early College part of?
Davidson Early College is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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