- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
South Davie Middle shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 370117002066 · Mocksville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 13.7:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Davie County High (1,819 students)
South Davie Middle shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Davie Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davie County H
Davie County High
1,819 students
- Mocksville Ele 543
Mocksville Elementary
543 students
- This school 492
South Davie Middle
492 students
- Shady Grove El 492
Shady Grove Elementary
492 students
- Pinebrook Elem 472
Pinebrook Elementary
472 students
- Cooleemee Elem 462
Cooleemee Elementary
462 students
What this shows South Davie Middle reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Davie Middle compares
South Davie Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Davie County Schools reports $12,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~492 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.