CENTRAL DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL
Central Davidson High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Davidson County Schools school district, located in Lexington, NC with about 949 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, Central Davidson High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Central Davidson High School, located in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Davidson County School District. As a traditional public high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic achievement and student extracurricular involvement. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both college and career readiness through a variety of curriculum offerings.
Beyond its academic core, Central Davidson High is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student organizations, which play a central role in the school's culture. The campus serves as a hub for community spirit, often rallying behind its mascot, the Spartan. By focusing on the development of the "whole student," the school aims to prepare its graduates to become productive, responsible citizens while maintaining a strong commitment to the traditions and values of the Davidson County area.
For more information, contact Central Davidson High at (336) 357-2920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, NC 27292-7700
(336) 357-2920
CENTRAL DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, NC with about 949 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 949
- Teachers:
- 60
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 949 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.