School Overview
Davis Drive Middle School, located in the heart of Cary, North Carolina, is a high-performing public school serving grades 6–8 within the Wake County Public School System. Renowned for its academic rigor and strong community involvement, the school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state. The campus fosters a challenging learning environment that places a significant emphasis on STEM education, the arts, and the development of critical thinking skills, preparing students for success in high-level high school programs and beyond.

Beyond its academic achievements, Davis Drive Middle is known for its diverse student body and a robust extracurricular program that includes a wide array of competitive athletics, clubs, and service organizations. The school maintains a strong partnership with the local community and parent-teacher organizations, which contributes to a supportive and highly engaged campus culture. With a focus on both character development and scholastic excellence, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Cary educational landscape, dedicated to meeting the individual needs of its students in a modern, technology-integrated setting.
959
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davis Drive Middle
Demographic Student Count
White396
Hispanic93
Black47
Asian386
Two or More32
American Indian1
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    396 (41.3 %)
  • Asian
    386 (40.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    93 (9.7 %)
  • Black
    47 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (3.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wake County Schools
Phone: (919)387-3033
Website: http://davisdrivems.wcpss.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 6 302
Grade 7 348
Grade 8 309

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Davis Drive Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6302
Grade 7348
Grade 8309
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Davis Drive Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female46248.2%
Male49751.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)