Davie County High School is a public high school in Mocksville, North Carolina, United States. Davie County High School is the sole traditional high school in the Davie County School System; it had an enrollment of 1,784 as of the 2013–2014 academic school year.
Serving 1,819 students in grades 9-12, Davie County 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 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Davie County High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 266.5 square miles around Mocksville, NC. Families within this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the zone's edge and up to 14.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davie County 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
Davie County High School's student population of 1,819 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,819 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Davie County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davie 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
#382 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
89%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
War Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davie County High School's ranking?
Davie County High School is ranked #382 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Davie County High School often compared to?
Davie County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davie County Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davie County High School?
The graduation rate of Davie County High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Davie County High School?
1,819 students attend Davie County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Davie County High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davie County High School?
Davie County High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Davie County High School offer ?
Davie County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Davie County High School part of?
Davie County High School is part of Davie County Schools.
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