Serving 870 students in grades 9-12, Ledford Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ledford Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ledford Senior High School's student population of 870 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
870 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ledford Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ledford Senior High School is 0.53, 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
#388 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ledford Senior High School's ranking?
Ledford Senior High School is ranked #388 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ledford Senior High School often compared to?
Ledford Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomasville High School, East Davidson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ledford Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ledford Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ledford Senior High School?
870 students attend Ledford Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ledford Senior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ledford Senior High School?
Ledford Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ledford Senior High School offer ?
Ledford Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ledford Senior High School part of?
Ledford Senior High School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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