- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, NC
Davidson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Davidson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370114000462
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson County High School earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidson County High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson County High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Davidson County High School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370114000462 · Lexington, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 5.8:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Davidson County High School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Davidson County High School 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
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school 64
Davidson County High School
64 students
What this shows Davidson County High School reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davidson County High School compares
Davidson County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 5.8:1 | ▼ 63% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 64 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Davidson County High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Davidson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson County High School'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
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Central Davidson High
Standard public school
897 students 17.3:1 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
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davidson County High School
How many students attend Davidson County High School?
Davidson County High School has 64 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson County High School is 5.8:1, which is 63% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 63% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson County High School?
66.3% of students at Davidson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Davidson County High School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson County High School?
Davidson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davidson County High School rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson County High School ranks #1 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 Davidson County High School, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.