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#885 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 33% in state

Community School of Davidson

School · Community School of Davidson · Davidson, NC

A charter school in Davidson, NC where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

404 Armour Street, Davidson, NC 28036

  • Math 75% vs NC 57% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.1% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.2 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation16%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$9,969
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at Community School of Davidson score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 NC)
School
State
57%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Community School of Davidson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average488/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davidson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$144,920

Median home value

$579,100

Median rent

$1,709/mo

College educated

67.8%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Davidson Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–120.6 mi428Compare →
Pine Lake PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–122.0 mi1,885Compare →
Liberty Prep Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privateK–122.2 mi395Compare →
Langtree Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–122.4 mi1,640Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Community School of Davidson

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Community School of Davidson is listed in Community School of Davidson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Community School of Davidson

Community School of Davidson is a public school in Davidson, NC, part of Community School of Davidson, serving approximately 1,572 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Community School of Davidson

What grades does Community School of Davidson serve?

Community School of Davidson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Community School of Davidson?

Community School of Davidson has an enrollment of approximately 1,572 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School of Davidson?

The student-teacher ratio at Community School of Davidson is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Community School of Davidson rank in NC?

Community School of Davidson ranks #885 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Community School of Davidson's MySchoolScout rating?

Community School of Davidson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Community School of Davidson?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Community School of Davidson has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Community School of Davidson a charter school?

Yes, Community School of Davidson is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Community School of Davidson a Title I school?

No, Community School of Davidson is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 28036)
21,824
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
40.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28036; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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