Serving 64 students in grades 6-12, 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% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davidson County High School's student population of 64 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
64 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A commitment to educating one student at a time in Davidson County since 1975
School Rankings
Davidson County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davidson County High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
67%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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 #2508 out of 2,617 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davidson County High School?
The graduation rate of Davidson County High School is 67%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Davidson County High School?
64 students attend Davidson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Davidson County High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davidson County High School?
Davidson County High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Davidson County High School offer ?
Davidson County High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Davidson County High School part of?
Davidson County High School is part of Davidson County Schools.
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