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#1140 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 43% in state

North Davidson Middle

Middle School · Davidson County Schools · Lexington, NC

A Davidson County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

333 Critcher Drive, Lexington, NC 27295

  • Math 71% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.7% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$11,178
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at North Davidson Middle score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Davidson Middle 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,493/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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

$65,446

Median home value

$191,900

Median rent

$866/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

75.6%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27295; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Union Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–123.5 mi455Compare →
Oak Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.76–84.6 mi722Compare →
Central Davidson MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.26–8Not available662Compare →
E Lawson Brown MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.66–8Not available551Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Davidson County Schools

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#16 of 35
District spending per student
$11,178NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Davidson Middle is listed in Davidson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Davidson Middle

North Davidson Middle is a public middle school in Lexington, NC, part of Davidson County Schools, serving approximately 714 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,140 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Davidson Middle

What grades does North Davidson Middle serve?

North Davidson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Davidson Middle?

North Davidson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Davidson Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at North Davidson Middle is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Davidson Middle rank in NC?

North Davidson Middle ranks #1,140 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is North Davidson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

North Davidson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 North Davidson Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Davidson Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Davidson Middle a charter school?

No, North Davidson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Davidson Middle a Title I school?

No, North Davidson Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Davidson Middle?

42.4% of students at North Davidson Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
714
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 27295)
38,521
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
44.6
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 27295; 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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