Davis Drive Middle School

2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 921 students in grades 6-8, Davis Drive Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Davis Drive Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Davis Drive Middle School's student population of 921 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
921 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

Davis Drive Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Drive Middle School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#68 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
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85%
42%
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83%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Davis Drive Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
43%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
3%
25%
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White
42%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Davis Drive Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davis Drive Middle School's ranking?
Davis Drive Middle School is ranked #68 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Davis Drive Middle School often compared to?
Davis Drive Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Davis Drive Middle School?
921 students attend Davis Drive Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Davis Drive Middle School students are Asian, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Drive Middle School?
Davis Drive Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davis Drive Middle School offer ?
Davis Drive Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Davis Drive Middle School part of?
Davis Drive Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

School Reviews

3   11/10/2021
I am currently in 6th grade, and the school is good, and the academics are great but the teachers just go over a slide show and then give us an assignment about the slide show it is quite boring. Only ela dose not do that. The sports and the sports teams are very good but the school dose not focus much on the arts and other things.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - m
5   3/12/2021
Pretty good school- made lots of good friends lol aka soph
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Caroline Newcomb
2   10/31/2015
I went to this school for 6th and 7th grade and have mixed feelings about it. On one hand the academics were great. The teachers however never really taught us and just handed out worksheets without telling us anything about what we were learning. If your child is a huge fan of sports and competing then this is the school for you. This school is obsessed with sports and almost all attention goes to competing with other school. This school does not focus on the arts however. Most of the arts programs, other then dance, are sub-par. Dance is great but the school does not care about it. For me this school was way to obsessed with sports and competition.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kravi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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