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Davidson County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
36
Schools
17,964
Students
$11,522
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
51.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
76.1%
Graduation Rate
-10.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Davidson County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 17,964 students across 36 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,522 is below the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (36)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Davidson Middle06–08684
E Lawson Brown Middle06–08539
Ledford Middle06–08597
North Davidson Middle06–08706
Oak Grove Middle06–08727
Tyro Middle06–08561
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Stoner-Thomas SchoolKG–1296
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,522-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
16%
State
62.4%
Local (property tax)
16.2%
Federal
21.3%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
17,964
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.1%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.1%, graduation is 10.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,522, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Davidson County Schools has 36 public schools, serving a total of 17,964 students.
What is the graduation rate for Davidson County Schools?
The graduation rate is 76.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Davidson County Schools spend per student?
Davidson County Schools spends $11,522 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Davidson County Schools?
51% of students in Davidson County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Davidson County Schools?
No, Davidson County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Davidson County Schools serve?
Davidson County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Davidson County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Davidson County Schools is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.