Davidson Early College
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(336) 242-5686
Davidson Early College serves 119 students in grades 9-13.
Davidson Early College placed in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Davidson Early College places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Davidson Early College's student population of 119 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-13 |
Total Students | 119 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Davidson Early College is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Davidson Early College is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #883 out of 2561 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 47% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 4% |
Hispanic | 11% | 18% |
Black | 3% | 25% |
White | 79% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 86% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Davidson County Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Davidson Early College is Lexington Senior High School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lexington Middle School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Reeds Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Davidson Charter Academy: Cfa Charter School
2.0 miles
400 Biesecker Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 239-3581 2 n/a n/a - Lexington Reeds Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 332 students10
2.7 miles
791 South Nc Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5620 2.7 PK-5 332 - Lexington Welcome Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 574 students10
3.2 miles
5701 Old Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-3361 3.2 PK-5 574 - Lexington Lexington Senior High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 837 students10
3.6 miles
26 Penry Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1574 3.6 9-12 837 - Lexington Southwest Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-5 | 434 students10
3.6 miles
434 Central Avenue
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1548 3.6 1-5 434
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