Ledford Middle

lms.davidson.k12.nc.us/

597 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ledford Middle School, located in Thomasville, North Carolina, serves as a core educational institution within the Davidson County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment, the school focuses on the developmental needs of middle-grade students by encouraging both intellectual growth and personal responsibility. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and character development.

The school promotes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Ledford Middle strives to create a partnership between home and school, ensuring that parents are informed and involved in their children's success. By maintaining a focus on safety, respect, and academic excellence, the school aims to cultivate a positive school climate where all students can thrive.

597

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ledford Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	131
Black	60
Asian	22
Two or More	28

White
356 (59.6 %)
Hispanic
131 (21.9 %)
Black
60 (10.1 %)
Two or More
28 (4.7 %)
Asian
22 (3.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)476-4816
Website:	http://lms.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 195

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 215