Enrollment
492
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mocksville, NC
South Davie Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Davie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370117002066
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Davie Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Mocksville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Davie Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Davie Middle ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Mocksville, NC.
School address
District: Davie County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370117002066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Davie Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Davie Middle
South Davie Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mocksville, North Carolina, enrolling 492 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.3% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 492 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #414, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% 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: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 492 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mocksville's middle schools, it stands alongside North Davie Middle (444 students): South Davie Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 13.5:1).
Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students) and Mocksville Elementary (543 students) alongside South Davie Middle.
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 Davie Middle compares
South Davie Middle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▼ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.0 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 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, South Davie Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davie County Schools, which includes South Davie Middle.
$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 South Davie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mocksville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinebrook Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooleemee Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Davie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Mocksville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Davie Middle
How many students attend South Davie Middle?
South Davie Middle has 492 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mocksville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Davie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Davie Middle is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Davie Middle?
62.3% of students at South Davie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Davie Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Davie Middle is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Mocksville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Davie Middle?
South Davie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Davie Middle rank among public schools in Mocksville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Davie Middle ranks #10 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 South Davie Middle a good school?
South Davie Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 South Davie Middle, Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students), Mocksville Elementary (543 students), and Shady Grove Elementary (492 students). See the Davie County Schools district page for the complete list.
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