- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thomasville, NC
Davidson Early College
Federal NCES profile for Davidson Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370114002759
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson Early College earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 34.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidson Early College has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Early College ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114002759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Davidson Early College grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370114002759 · Thomasville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 34.5:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Davidson Early College grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Davidson Early College 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 138
Davidson Early College
138 students
What this shows Davidson Early College reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davidson Early College compares
Davidson Early College is a growing 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 | 34.5:1 | ▲ 118% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34.5:1
students per teacher
- 118% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Davidson Early College 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 Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson Early College'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 Thomasville
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Davidson Early College
How many students attend Davidson Early College?
Davidson Early College has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Early College is 34.5:1, which is 118% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 120% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson Early College?
37.9% of students at Davidson Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson Early College?
The largest demographic group at Davidson Early College is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson Early College?
Davidson Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Davidson Early College rank among high schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Early College ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides Davidson Early College, 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.