Serving 73 students in grades 9-12, Davidson River School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Davidson River School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Davidson River School's student population of 73 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
Davidson River School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davidson River School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1268 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
84%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Davidson River School is ranked #1268 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davidson River School?
The graduation rate of Davidson River School is 45-49%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Davidson River School?
73 students attend Davidson River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Davidson River School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davidson River School?
Davidson River School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Davidson River School offer ?
Davidson River School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Davidson River School part of?
Davidson River School is part of Transylvania County Schools School District.
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