Serving 243 students in grades 6-8, William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. 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 8% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William R Davie Middle serves the northwest part of Roanoke Rapids, NC, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 297.9 square miles. Families typically travel 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 22.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy's student population of 243 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is 0.49, 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
#2547 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)8%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
12%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy's ranking?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is ranked #2547 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy often compared to?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Chaloner Middle School, Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy?
243 students attend William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy students are Black, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy offer ?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy part of?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is part of Halifax County Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Band class dose not play not well and no one in that school will put money to the band program. They want to use it for sport and the football team does not even try hard enought to win.
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