- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, NC
Central Davidson High
Federal NCES profile for Central Davidson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370114000459
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Davidson High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Davidson High has class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Davidson High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Central Davidson High held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 370114000459 · Lexington, NC High · MID · TRAD
897 enr · 17.3:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Central Davidson High held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Central Davidson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- This school
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
727 students
What this shows Central Davidson High reports 897 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Davidson High compares
Central Davidson High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Central Davidson High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Davidson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Davidson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Davidson High
Standard public school
935 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lexington Senior High School
Standard public school
889 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
West Davidson High
Standard public school
740 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Standard public school
167 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Davidson County High School
Alternative education program
64 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~897 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Davidson High
How many students attend Central Davidson High?
Central Davidson High has 897 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Davidson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Davidson High is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Davidson High?
44.4% of students at Central Davidson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Davidson High?
The largest demographic group at Central Davidson High is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Davidson High?
Central Davidson High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Davidson High rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Davidson High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Lexington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides Central Davidson High, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Ledford Senior High (776 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.