South Davidson Middle School serves 298 students in grades 6-8.
South Davidson Middle School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Davidson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
South Davidson Middle School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
South Davidson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Davidson Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
3%
20%

Black
n/a
25%

White
94%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Davidson Middle School's ranking?
South Davidson Middle School is ranked #1810 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend South Davidson Middle School?
298 students attend South Davidson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Davidson Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Davidson Middle School?
South Davidson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Davidson Middle School offer ?
South Davidson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Davidson Middle School part of?
South Davidson Middle School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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