South Davidson Middle and High School is public consolidated middle and high school in Denton, North Carolina. It is part of the Davidson County Schools system and serves the Denton and Silver Valley areas.
Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, South Davidson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Davidson Middle School's student population of 298 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1989
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
South Davidson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Davidson Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2019 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
94%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Davidson Middle School's ranking?
South Davidson Middle School is ranked #2019 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend South Davidson Middle School?
298 students attend South Davidson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Davidson Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Davidson Middle School?
South Davidson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Davidson Middle School offer ?
South Davidson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Davidson Middle School part of?
South Davidson Middle School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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