Enrollment
1,819
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mocksville, NC
Davie County High
Federal NCES profile for Davie County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370117000486
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davie County High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Mocksville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Davie County High has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davie County High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Mocksville, NC.
School address
District: Davie County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370117000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davie County High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davie County High
Davie County High is a large high school in Mocksville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,819 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,819 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 473 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,819 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mocksville's high schools, it stands alongside Davie County Early College High (131 students): Davie County High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 26.2:1).
Davie County Schools also operates Mocksville Elementary (543 students) and Shady Grove Elementary (492 students) alongside Davie County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Davie County High compares
Davie County High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,819 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,819
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$11,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
286
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Davie County High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davie County Schools, which includes Davie County High.
$11,624
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 59.6%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Davie County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocksville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Davie Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinebrook Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooleemee Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davie County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Mocksville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,819 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Davie County High
How many students attend Davie County High?
Davie County High has 1,819 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mocksville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davie County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Davie County High is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davie County High?
39.8% of students at Davie County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davie County High?
The largest demographic group at Davie County High is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Mocksville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davie County High?
Davie County High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davie County High rank among public schools in Mocksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Davie County High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Mocksville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mocksville on the city page.
Is Davie County High a good school?
Davie County High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davie County Schools?
Besides Davie County High, Davie County Schools also operates Mocksville Elementary (543 students), Shady Grove Elementary (492 students), and South Davie Middle (492 students). See the Davie County Schools district page for the complete list.
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