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#2123 of 2,648 schools in NC

Davie County High

High School · Davie County Schools · Mocksville, NC

A high school in Mocksville, NC where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

180 War Eagle Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028

  • Math 33% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.1% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation15.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$12,525
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Davie County High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Davie County High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,512/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$66,166

Median home value

$198,400

Median rent

$837/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

80%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
15.8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Davie AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–124.6 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Davie County Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#11 of 12
District spending per student
$12,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Davie County High is listed in Davie County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Davie County High

Davie County High is a public high school in Mocksville, NC, part of Davie County Schools, serving approximately 1,808 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,123 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davie County High

What grades does Davie County High serve?

Davie County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Davie County High?

Davie County High has an enrollment of approximately 1,808 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davie County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Davie County High is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davie County High rank in NC?

Davie County High ranks #2,123 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Davie County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Davie County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Davie County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davie County High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Davie County High a charter school?

No, Davie County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Davie County High a Title I school?

No, Davie County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davie County High?

43.5% of students at Davie County High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,808
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
104
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Davie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 27028)
26,026
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
43
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 27028; 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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