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#1599 of 2,648 schools in NC
South Davidson Middle and High
High School · Davidson County Schools · Denton, NC
A Davidson County Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14956 South NC Hwy 109, Denton, NC 27239
- Math 56% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Davidson Middle and High score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Davidson Middle and 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,098
Median home value
$175,400
Median rent
$824/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Davidson County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledford Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 824 | Compare → |
| North Davidson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 904 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 986 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davidson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #25 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
South Davidson Middle and High is listed in Davidson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Davidson Middle and High
South Davidson Middle and High is a public high school in Denton, NC, part of Davidson County Schools, serving approximately 655 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,599 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Davidson Middle and High
What grades does South Davidson Middle and High serve?
South Davidson Middle and High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend South Davidson Middle and High?
South Davidson Middle and High has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Davidson Middle and High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Davidson Middle and High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Davidson Middle and High rank in NC?
South Davidson Middle and High ranks #1,599 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Davidson Middle and High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Davidson Middle and High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 South Davidson Middle and High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Davidson Middle and High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Davidson Middle and High a charter school?
No, South Davidson Middle and High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Davidson Middle and High a Title I school?
No, South Davidson Middle and High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Davidson Middle and High?
99.5% of students at South Davidson Middle and 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (336) 242-5700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27239)
- 8,409
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 53.1
Official sources & links
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 27239; 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
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