- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, NC
North Davidson Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Davidson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370114000474
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Davidson Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Davidson Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Davidson Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
North Davidson Middle held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370114000474 · Lexington, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 16.8:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
North Davidson Middle held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Davidson Middle 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
North Davidson Middle
706 students
What this shows North Davidson Middle reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Davidson Middle compares
North Davidson Middle 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, North Davidson Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 North Davidson Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Similar 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 |
Comparisons are relative to North Davidson Middle'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 middle schools in Lexington
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Davidson Middle
How many students attend North Davidson Middle?
North Davidson Middle has 706 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Davidson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Davidson Middle is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Davidson Middle?
39.0% of students at North Davidson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Davidson Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Davidson Middle is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Davidson Middle?
North Davidson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 North Davidson Middle rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, North Davidson Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides North Davidson Middle, 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.