Davidson County Schools

Davidson County Schools serves 17,964 students across 36 schools in a rural North Carolina county. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.4% in the prior year, indicating relatively stable student population. With 1,136 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

Academically, Davidson County Schools demonstrates performance above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 62.5% compared to the state average of 56.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 53.2% versus 51.4% statewide. The graduation rate of 85.8% exceeds the state average of 78.7% by a meaningful margin. Chronic absenteeism rates of 11.4% reflect attendance challenges affecting a notable portion of the student body.

The district serves a notably economically disadvantaged population, with 51.3% of students qualifying for economic disadvantage. The student body is predominantly white at 73.6%, with Hispanic students comprising 14.4%, followed by Black students at 5.1% and Asian students at 1.8%. English learners represent 5.0% of enrollment, while 13.7% of students receive special education services.

Financially, Davidson County Schools operates with a total budget of $174.0 million and per-pupil spending of $9,689, which falls below the state average of $11,933. Revenue distribution relies heavily on state funding at 70.2%, with local sources providing 17.4% and federal sources 12.4%.