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Best Schools in Davidson, NC
Davidson, NC has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 16,115 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Davidson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Davidson, NC
The top high schools in Davidson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Amos Hough High
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2518 Students
2. Lake Norman High
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
3. Northwest Cabarrus High
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
Best Middle Schools in Davidson, NC
The top middle schools in Davidson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bailey Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1326 Students
2. Northwest Cabarrus Middle
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
3. Woodland Heights Middle
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Davidson, NC
The top elementary schools in Davidson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W R Odell Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 907 Students
2. Davidson K-8 School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1171 Students
3. J.v. Washam Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students
4. Cornelius Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
5. Charles E Boger Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 870 Students
6. Coddle Creek Elementary
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
7. W R Odell Primary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 812 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Davidson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Davidson, NC has a total population of 22,419 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Davidson, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Davidson, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Davidson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Davidson, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Davidson, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Davidson, NC
How many schools are in Davidson, NC?
Davidson, NC has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 16,115 students in total.
How do schools in Davidson perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Davidson score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Davidson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Davidson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Davidson
2 of 2 schools in Davidson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Davidson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.