Below Average
#2077 of 2,648 schools in NC
South Davie Middle
Middle School · Davie County Schools · Mocksville, NC
A Davie County Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
197 South Davie Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028
- Math 54% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Davie Middle score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Davie 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 4–8 | 1.2 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Central Davie AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Trinity Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| North Davie MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 414 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davie County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 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
South Davie Middle is listed in Davie County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Davie Middle
South Davie Middle is a public middle school in Mocksville, NC, part of Davie County Schools, serving approximately 510 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,077 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Davie Middle
What grades does South Davie Middle serve?
South Davie Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Davie Middle?
South Davie Middle has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Davie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Davie Middle is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Davie Middle rank in NC?
South Davie Middle ranks #2,077 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Davie Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
South Davie Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Davie Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Davie Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Davie Middle a charter school?
No, South Davie Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Davie Middle a Title I school?
No, South Davie Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Davie Middle?
67.6% of students at South Davie 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
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Davie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (336) 751-5941
- Area population (ZIP 27028)
- 26,026
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 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
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