- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, NC
West Davidson High
Federal NCES profile for West Davidson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370114000484
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Davidson High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Davidson High has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Davidson High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
West Davidson High held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.1 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370114000484 · Lexington, NC High · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 17.2:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
West Davidson High held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.1 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
West Davidson High
740 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
727 students
What this shows West Davidson High reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Davidson High compares
West Davidson High 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 28% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, West Davidson High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 West 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Davidson High
Standard public school
935 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Davidson High
Standard public school
897 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lexington Senior High School
Standard public school
889 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy
Standard public school
167 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Davidson County High School
Alternative education program
64 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Davidson High
How many students attend West Davidson High?
West Davidson High has 740 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Davidson High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Davidson High is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Davidson High?
47.3% of students at West Davidson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Davidson High?
The largest demographic group at West Davidson High is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Davidson High?
West Davidson High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 West Davidson High rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, West Davidson High ranks #3 of 6 high 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 high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides West 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.