Davidson Early College

Summary:

Davidson Early College is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Thomasville, North Carolina, with a relatively small student population of 132. As part of the Davidson County Schools district, Davidson Early College consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 94.4% of students proficient or better in EOC/Biology, 100% proficient or better in EOC/English II and EOC/Math III. Davidson Early College significantly outperforms the district and state averages across various subject areas. The school also excels in supporting the academic success of diverse student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, low socioeconomic status, and gifted and talented students. While the student population is predominantly White, Davidson Early College has a more diverse racial makeup compared to nearby high schools, such as Wheatmore High School and Central Davidson High.

Davidson Early College's commitment to equity and inclusion is further demonstrated by its relatively high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 27.14% to 41.67% over the past three school years. This diversity, combined with the school's exceptional academic performance, highlights its ability to provide a high-quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds, setting it apart from some of the nearby high schools in the Davidson County Schools district.

Detail:

Public 9-13

297 DCCC Road
Thomasville, NC 27360

(336) 242-5686

District: Davidson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,157

Student/teacher ratio: 31.5

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.2%

Hispanic:

14.1%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Davidson Early College ranks better than 93.1% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 10 ranked high schools in the Davidson County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.2%), Hispanic (14.1%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davidson Early College is 31.5, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Davidson County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davidson Early College is $9,157, which is the 4^th highest among 10 high schools in the Davidson County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Davidson Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson Early College 44^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Davidson Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Davidson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County Schools 100^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Davidson Early College

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Rank History for all students at Davidson Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	93.07	48^th	594	91.9%
2022	92.90	47^th	621	92.4%
2023	81.29	121^st	626	80.7%
2024	93.93	44^th	640	93.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Davidson Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.26	43^rd	544	92.1%
2023	80.38	105^th	597	82.4%
2024	97.81	20^th	613	96.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Davidson Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	90.00	59^th	594	90.1%
2023	76.36	139^th	588	76.4%
2024	91.07	54^th	602	91.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Davidson Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	82.44	29^th	398	92.7%
2023	67.77	135^th	403	66.5%
2024	78.94	16^th	403	96.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Davidson Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	93.55	55^th	585	90.6%
2023	89.36	85^th	602	85.9%
2024	96.58	6^th	607	99.0%

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Rank History for White students at Davidson Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	91.06	50^th	534	90.6%
2023	81.37	106^th	537	80.3%
2024	87.51	82^nd	553	85.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Davidson Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	44	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
2007	79	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	4	87
2008	86	2	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	2	96
2009	99	5	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	113
2010	96	6	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2011	84	5	5	3	0	0	0	0	97
2012	85	3	6	2	0	0	1	0	97
2013	87	5	7	2	1	0	1	0	103
2014	93	4	5	3	2	0	1	0	108
2015	93	4	2	5	2	0	1	0	107
2016	83	4	3	8	3	0	2	0	103
2017	85	4	3	8	2	0	3	0	105
2018	94	4	3	13	1	0	4	0	119
2019	97	1	6	12	2	0	5	0	123
2020	97	2	5	11	1	0	7	0	123
2021	103	2	4	17	1	0	7	0	134
2022	108	4	4	16	1	0	7	0	140
2023	97	7	4	19	0	0	5	0	132
2024	104	9	5	20	0	0	4	0	142

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Davidson Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	49	6.0	8.2	n/a
2007	87	4.2	20.7	20.5
2008	96	5.1	18.8	16
2009	113	4.9	23.1	n/a
2010	112	4.6	23.9	25.9
2011	97	4.5	21.5	48.5
2012	97	4.5	21.5	48.5
2013	103	3.7	27.6	66
2014	108	4.5	24.0	61.1
2015	107	4.0	26.7	52.3
2016	103	4.0	25.7	46.6
2017	105	4.5	23.3	46.7
2018	119	5.0	23.8	50.4
2019	123	5.0	24.6	45.5
2020	123	3.9	30.9	41.5
2021	134	4.5	29.7	30.6
2022	140	4.5	31.1	27.1
2023	132	4.5	29.3	41.7
2024	142	4.5	31.5	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Davidson Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	49	6.0	8.2	n/a
2007	87	4.2	20.7	20.5
2008	96	5.1	18.8	16
2009	113	4.9	23.1	n/a
2010	112	4.6	23.9	25.9
2011	97	4.5	21.5	48.5
2012	97	4.5	21.5	48.5
2013	103	3.7	27.6	66
2014	108	4.5	24.0	61.1
2015	107	4.0	26.7	52.3
2016	103	4.0	25.7	46.6
2017	105	4.5	23.3	46.7
2018	119	5.0	23.8	50.4
2019	123	5.0	24.6	45.5
2020	123	3.9	30.9	41.5
2021	134	4.5	29.7	30.6
2022	140	4.5	31.1	27.1
2023	132	4.5	29.3	41.7
2024	142	4.5	31.5	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Davidson Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$89 (1.0%)	$9,067 (99.0%)	$9,157

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Davidson Early College

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Davidson Early College)	92.6	59.5	33.1%
End of Course Biology (Davidson County Schools)	57.8	56.2	1.6%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Davidson Early College)	94.1	100	5.9%
End of Course English II (Davidson County Schools)	59.5	57.3	2.2%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Davidson Early College)	100	92.3	7.7%
End of Course Math I (Davidson County Schools)	47	39.6	7.4%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Davidson Early College)	60.6	92.1	31.5%
End of Course Math III (Davidson County Schools)	47	53.1	6.1%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	53.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	132	7.3%
African American	1	7	600%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	12	19	58.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	97	97
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	41.7%	3.9%

Schools Near Davidson Early College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Davidson Early College	Public	9-13	297 DCCC Road	Thomasville	27360	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 242-5686	142	5	31.5	43.7%	104 (73.2%)	9 (6.3%)	20 (14.1%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	93.9	44^th of 640 public high schools	93.1%		81.3	121^st of 626 public high schools	80.7%	77	94.4	100.0	68.4	100.0	$9,157	$89	$9,067
Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy	Public	9-13	2065 E. Holly Grove Road	Lexington	27292	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 242-5820	168	11	14.8	51.8%	122 (72.6%)	11 (6.5%)	17 (10.1%)	9 (5.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	68.7	189^th of 640 public high schools	70.5%		58.7	237^th of 626 public high schools	62.1%	48	65.7	75.8	54.3	67.9	$11,324	$132	$11,192
Davidson County High School	Public	6-12	2061 E Holly Grove Road	Lexington	27292	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 242-1459	73	11	6.6	95.9%	59 (80.8%)	4 (5.5%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)	5.7	613^th of 640 public high schools	4.2%		12.2	557^th of 626 public high schools	11.0%	56	8.3			26.7	$16,547	$783	$15,764
Lexington Senior High School	Public	9-12	26 Penry Street	Lexington	27292	Davidson County	Lexington City Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 242-1574	929	53	17.6	99.7%	156 (16.8%)	284 (30.6%)	341 (36.7%)	46 (5.0%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	95 (10.2%)	25.3	481^st of 640 public high schools	24.8%		28.2	449^th of 626 public high schools	28.3%	32	35.3	44.4	27.5	48.3	$10,435	$1,128	$9,307
East Davidson High	Public	9-12	1408 Lake Road	Thomasville	27360	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 476-4814	722	40	18.2	55.4%	525 (72.7%)	28 (3.9%)	130 (18.0%)	13 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.2%)	40.2	370^th of 640 public high schools	42.2%		50.4	286^th of 626 public high schools	54.3%	84	51.7	55.1	33.3	53.9	$7,878	$419	$7,459
North Davidson High	Public	9-12	7227 Old US Hwy 52	Lexington	27295	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 731-8431	904	53	17.1	40.5%	699 (77.3%)	44 (4.9%)	95 (10.5%)	23 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.5%)	60.8	229^th of 640 public high schools	64.2%		56.3	251^st of 626 public high schools	59.9%	22	71.1	67.4	34.4	65.3	$8,214	$565	$7,650
Oak Grove High	Public	9-12	3507 Midway School Rd	Winston Salem	27107	Forsyth County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 474-8280	986	51	19.1	32.4%	774 (78.5%)	58 (5.9%)	96 (9.7%)	8 (0.8%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.4%)	68.6	190^th of 640 public high schools	70.3%		64.2	200^th of 626 public high schools	68.1%	10	78.9	73.2	44.6	64.8	$8,226	$493	$7,733
Thomasville High	Public	9-12	410 Unity Street	Thomasville	27360	Davidson County	Thomasville City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 474-4250	596	34	17.7	99.5%	69 (11.6%)	227 (38.1%)	254 (42.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.7%)	9.9	593^rd of 640 public high schools	7.3%		11	569^th of 626 public high schools	9.1%	24	33.1	32.5	8.1	17.2	$12,281	$1,549	$10,731
Ledford Senior High	Public	9-12	140 Jesse Green Road	Thomasville	27360	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 769-9671	824	48	17.2	47.8%	498 (60.4%)	75 (9.1%)	191 (23.2%)	23 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.2%)	44.9	333^rd of 640 public high schools	48.0%		40.8	347^th of 626 public high schools	44.6%	14	55.1	56.9	35.8	57.4	$7,933	$469	$7,464
Central Davidson High	Public	9-12	2747 NC Hwy 47	Lexington	27292	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 357-2920	867	49	17.8	56.2%	670 (77.3%)	44 (5.1%)	112 (12.9%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.2%)	34	411^th of 640 public high schools	35.8%		39.6	359^th of 626 public high schools	42.7%	52	48.8	50.2	21.4	56.3	$8,319	$521	$7,798

Frequently Asked Questions about Davidson Early College

Is Davidson Early College a good school?

Yes. Davidson Early College ranks in the top 6.9% of North Carolina high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Davidson Early College?

Students at Davidson Early College are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Davidson Early College?

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended Davidson Early College.

What district is Davidson Early College in?

Davidson County Schools

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