How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Davidson County Schools | Rowan-Salisbury Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lexington, North Carolina | Salisbury, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 17,964 | 18,225 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Davidson County Schools | Rowan-Salisbury Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,178 | $12,141 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.3% | 21.0% |
| State Revenue | 62.4% | 60.4% |
| Local Revenue | 16.2% | 18.6% |
Davidson County Schools
Federal State Local
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Davidson County Schools | Rowan-Salisbury Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.9% | 46.3% |
| African American | 5.0% | 20.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 24.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.0% | 97.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Davidson County Schools | Rowan-Salisbury Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 92 | 62 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 310.5:1 | 465.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.1% | 34.1% |
School Types
Davidson County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 19
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.