Davis Drive Middle School vs. West Cary Middle School
Should you attend Davis Drive Middle School or West Cary Middle School? 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
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
West Cary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 891 students in grades 6-8, West Cary Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
997 students
891 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#334 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
315
279
Grade 7 Students
322
302
Grade 8 Students
360
310
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
41%
37%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
40%
28%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
