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Davidson K-8 School vs. Community School Of Davidson

Should you attend Davidson K-8 School or Community School Of Davidson? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Davidson K-8 School
635 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Community School Of Davidson
404 Armour Street
Davidson, NC 28036
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Davidson K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Community School Of Davidson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,171 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Davidson K-8 School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,501 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Community School Of Davidson ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
1,171 students
1,501 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
88 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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Test Scores

#177 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
#138 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Davidson K-8 School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the overall school rank of Community School Of Davidson, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
(Top 10% in NC)
83%
(Top 10% in NC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Davidson K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Community School Of Davidson and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
(Top 10% in NC)
77%
(Top 10% in NC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Davidson K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Community School Of Davidson and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
(Top 5% in NC)
86%
(Top 10% in NC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Davidson K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Community School Of Davidson and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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≥95%
(Top 5% in NC)
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This chart displays graduation rate of Community School Of Davidson and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
128
89
Grade 1 Students
133
89
Grade 2 Students
131
119
Grade 3 Students
122
120
Grade 4 Students
136
98
Grade 5 Students
127
96
Grade 6 Students
134
107
Grade 7 Students
138
103
Grade 8 Students
122
124
Grade 9 Students
-
142
Grade 10 Students
-
135
Grade 11 Students
-
136
Grade 12 Students
-
143

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
11%
9%
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This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Community School Of Davidson and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Davidson K-8 School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Community School Of Davidson and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
76%
79%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Davidson K-8 School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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0.41
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Davidson K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Community School Of Davidson and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Davidson K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Community School Of Davidson and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Davidson K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Community School Of Davidson and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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