South Davidson Middle and High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denton, North Carolina 27239 · Davidson County Schools
#354 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#12925 of 16,910 nationally
About South Davidson Middle and High
South Davidson Middle and High is a public high school located in Denton, in the Davidson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 640 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 354th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 640.
There are 2 schools in Denton; South Davidson Middle and High ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Davidson Middle and High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Davidson Middle and High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Denton Elementary
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 4.8 km away
Silver Valley Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 6.6 km away
Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve
Trinity · Public high · Grades 6–12
409 students · 11 km away
Farmer Elementary School
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students · 12 km away
Central Davidson High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
897 students · 13 km away
Central Davidson Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students · 13 km away
Brier Creek Elementary
Thomasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students · 14 km away
Tabernacle Elementary School
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students · 14 km away
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642 students
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635 students
West Caldwell High
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634 students
Northwood High
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634 students
Pender High
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648 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Davidson Middle and High a good school?
South Davidson Middle and High has a Success Index (US) of 31.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #354 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Davidson Middle and High rank in North Carolina?
South Davidson Middle and High ranks #354 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #12925 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Davidson Middle and High?
South Davidson Middle and High had 640 students in 2025.
Is South Davidson Middle and High a elementary school or a high school?
South Davidson Middle and High is classified as a high school covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Davidson Middle and High?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of South Davidson Middle and High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.