- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thomasville, NC
East Davidson High
Federal NCES profile for East Davidson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370114000467
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Davidson High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Davidson High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Davidson High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
East Davidson High shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 370114000467 · Thomasville, NC High · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 16.5:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
East Davidson High shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East 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
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school
East Davidson High
709 students
What this shows East Davidson High reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Davidson High compares
East Davidson High 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$11,178
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, East 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 East Davidson High 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East 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
- 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 (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Davidson High
How many students attend East Davidson High?
East Davidson High has 709 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Davidson High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Davidson High is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Davidson High?
49.0% of students at East Davidson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Davidson High?
The largest demographic group at East Davidson High is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Davidson High?
East Davidson High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 East Davidson High rank among high schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Davidson High ranks #2 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 East Davidson High, 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.