Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, South Davie Middle School 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 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Davie Middle School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Davie Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Davie Middle School is 0.59, 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
#1484 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Davie Middle School's ranking?
South Davie Middle School is ranked #1484 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Davie Middle School often compared to?
South Davie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Davie Middle School, William Ellis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend South Davie Middle School?
528 students attend South Davie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of South Davie Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Davie Middle School?
South Davie Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Davie Middle School offer ?
South Davie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Davie Middle School part of?
South Davie Middle School is part of Davie County Schools School District.
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