Central Davidson High School
Tel:
(336)357-2920
- Central Davidson High School serves 948 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
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Central Davidson High School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Davidson High School's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 948 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Davidson High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Davidson High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1575 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 17% |
| Black | 2% | 26% |
| White | 87% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davidson County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Davidson High School is South Lexington Development Center (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Davidson Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Davidson Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Central Davidson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 775 students
0.2 miles
2591 Nc Hwy 47
Lexington, NC 27292
(336)357-2310 0.2 6-8 775 - Lexington Southwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 628 students
1.0 miles
5850 Nc Hwy 8
Lexington, NC 27292
(336)357-2777 1.0 PK-5 628 - Lexington South Lexington Development Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 40 students
2.7 miles
1006 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336)242-1540 2.7 K-12 40 - Lexington South Lexington School Grades: PK-K | 369 students
2.7 miles
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336)242-1544 2.7 PK-K 369 - Lexington Pickett Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 428 students
2.8 miles
200 Biesecker Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336)242-1546 2.8 1-5 428
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