SOUTH DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL
South Davidson High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Davidson County Schools school district, located in Denton, NC with about 389 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 32 teachers, South Davidson High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
South Davidson High School, located in Denton, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the southern portion of the Davidson County school district. As a public high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school maintains a focus on fostering academic achievement while promoting a sense of community, often emphasizing the importance of student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-led initiatives that reflect the values of the surrounding rural community.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and development within a supportive, local environment. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with technology and extracurricular engagement, South Davidson High aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving global landscape. The school serves as a focal point for Denton’s youth, providing a structured setting that encourages leadership, school spirit, and academic preparation in accordance with the broader standards set by the Davidson County school system.
For more information, contact South Davidson High at (336) 242-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Denton, NC 27239-9642
(336) 242-5700
SOUTH DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denton, NC with about 389 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 389
- Teachers:
- 32.96
- 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 389 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.