Serving 997 students in grades 6-8, Davis Drive Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 997 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davis Drive Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Davis Drive Middle School's student population of 997 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
997 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davis Drive Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Drive Middle School is 0.67, 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
#66 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
5%
25%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Drive Middle School's ranking?
Davis Drive Middle School is ranked #66 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Davis Drive Middle School often compared to?
Davis Drive Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Park Middle School, West Cary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Davis Drive Middle School?
997 students attend Davis Drive Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Davis Drive Middle School students are Asian, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Drive Middle School?
Davis Drive Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Davis Drive Middle School offer ?
Davis Drive Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Davis Drive Middle School part of?
Davis Drive Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
School Reviews
3 11/10/2021
I am currently in 6th grade, and the school is good, and the academics are great but the teachers just go over a slide show and then give us an assignment about the slide show it is quite boring. Only ela dose not do that. The sports and the sports teams are very good but the school dose not focus much on the arts and other things.
5 3/12/2021
Pretty good school- made lots of good friends lol aka soph
2 10/31/2015
I went to this school for 6th and 7th grade and have mixed feelings about it. On one hand the academics were great. The teachers however never really taught us and just handed out worksheets without telling us anything about what we were learning. If your child is a huge fan of sports and competing then this is the school for you. This school is obsessed with sports and almost all attention goes to competing with other school. This school does not focus on the arts however. Most of the arts programs, other then dance, are sub-par. Dance is great but the school does not care about it. For me this school was way to obsessed with sports and competition.
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