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Best Public Schools in Davidson, NC


At a glance
2
Schools
2,816
Students
2
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedDavidson K-8 School44th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
Davidson K-8 School up 19 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The city of Davidson, North Carolina is home to two schools: Community School of Davidson and Davidson K-8 School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade and are part of the Community School of Davidson and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools districts, respectively.

Based on the available data, the standout school in this area is Davidson K-8 School, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. In the 2024-2025 school year, it is projected to rank 44th out of 1,490 elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores exceed the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80%. Additionally, Davidson K-8 School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.6 compared to 18.4 at Community School of Davidson.

In contrast, while Community School of Davidson also performs well above the state averages, its test scores show more variability across grade levels and subjects. The data also indicates that Davidson K-8 School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (12.32%), suggesting a more affluent student population, which may contribute to the school's exceptional performance.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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