Enrollment
640
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, NC
South Davidson Middle and High
Federal NCES profile for South Davidson Middle and High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370114002216
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Davidson Middle and High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 640
- students enrolled
South Davidson Middle and High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114002216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Davidson Middle and High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Davidson Middle and High
South Davidson Middle and High is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denton, North Carolina, enrolling 640 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.3% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 501 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Denton's public schools, it stands alongside Denton Elementary (369 students): South Davidson Middle and High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 12.3:1).
Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students) and North Davidson High (935 students) alongside South Davidson Middle and 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 South Davidson Middle and High compares
South Davidson Middle and 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$10,930
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, South Davidson Middle and High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County Schools, which includes South Davidson Middle and High.
$10,930
Per student
-9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 21.3%
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 South Davidson Middle and 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Davidson Middle and High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 other schools in Denton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Davidson Middle and High
How many students attend South Davidson Middle and High?
South Davidson Middle and High has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Davidson Middle and High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Davidson Middle and High is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 South Davidson Middle and High?
56.3% of students at South Davidson Middle and High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Davidson Middle and High?
The largest demographic group at South Davidson Middle and High is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Denton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Davidson Middle and High?
South Davidson Middle and High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Davidson Middle and High a good school?
South Davidson Middle and High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools. 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 Davidson County Schools?
Besides South Davidson Middle and 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.
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