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North Davidson Middle School vs. Davidson Charter Academy

Should you attend North Davidson Middle School or Davidson Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
North Davidson Middle School
333 Critcher Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Davidson Charter Academy
500 Biesecker Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 714 students in grades 6-8, North Davidson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Davidson Charter Academy 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
714 students
611 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Davidson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Davidson Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Davidson Charter Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
40 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Davidson Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Davidson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davidson County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#999 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#1641 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Davidson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Davidson Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Davidson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Davidson Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Davidson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Davidson Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Davidson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Davidson Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Davidson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Davidson Charter Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
90
Grade 1 Students
-
84
Grade 2 Students
-
82
Grade 3 Students
-
72
Grade 4 Students
-
67
Grade 5 Students
-
58
Grade 6 Students
227
63
Grade 7 Students
245
48
Grade 8 Students
242
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Davidson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Davidson Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Davidson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Davidson Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Davidson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davidson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Davidson Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Davidson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Davidson Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Davidson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Davidson Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Davidson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davidson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Davidson Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
22%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Davidson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Davidson Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Davidson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davidson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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