Serving 278 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 4% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy's student population of 278 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy 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 William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is 0.38, 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
#2406 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
78%
25%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
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 William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy's ranking?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is ranked #2406 out of 2,568 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy?
278 students attend William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
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
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 District.
School Reviews
2 10/17/2011
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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