Total enrollment
6,116
+247 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Davie County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Davie County reports 13 public K-12 schools and roughly 6,116 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Davie County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Davie County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #21 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,116 | #56 of 98 | #1,153 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #63 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #81 of 98 | #2,300 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.9% | #90 of 98 | #1,415 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.6% | #68 of 94 | #1,161 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Davie County school rankings
Residents
44,122
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
6,116
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,057
Above North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.9%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
6
2,748 students
Middle
4
1,399 students
High
2
1,950 students
Combined / other
1
19 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Davie County Schools
6,116 students · 1 district in Davie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Davie County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
27.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.9% under 18
Test scores in Davie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Davie County Early College High· 84.6%
- Shady Grove Elementary· 76.2%
- William Ellis Middle· 65.3%
- North Davie Middle· 58.9%
- Davie County High· 57.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Cooleemee Elementary· 39.2%
- South Davie Middle· 39.2%
- Cornatzer Elementary· 42.6%
- William R Davie Elementary· 49.1%
- Mocksville Elementary· 49.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County High | Mocksville | High | 09-12 | 1,819 | · |
| Mocksville Elementary | Mocksville | Elementary | PK-05 | 543 | · |
| Shady Grove Elementary | Advance | Elementary | PK-05 | 492 | · |
| South Davie Middle | Mocksville | Middle | 06-08 | 492 | · |
| Pinebrook Elementary | Mocksville | Elementary | PK-05 | 472 | · |
| Cooleemee Elementary | Cooleemee | Elementary | PK-05 | 462 | · |
| North Davie Middle | Mocksville | Middle | 06-08 | 444 | · |
| William Ellis Middle | Advance | Middle | 06-08 | 437 | · |
| Cornatzer Elementary | Mocksville | Elementary | PK-05 | 408 | · |
| William R Davie Elementary | Mocksville | Elementary | PK-05 | 371 | · |
| Davie County Early College High | Mocksville | High | 09-13 | 131 | · |
| Davie County Virtual School | Mocksville | Middle | 04-08 | 26 | · |
| Central Davie Academy | Mocksville | Combined | 03-12 | 19 | · |
Cities in Davie County
About Davie County
In North Carolina, Davie County is a low-population county of about 44,122 residents. 13 public schools across the county teaches about 6,116 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,057 a year, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 19% above the North Carolina median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Davie County comprises 6 elementary schools (2,748 students), 4 middle schools (1,399), 2 high schools (1,950), and 1 combined or other schools.
Davie County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 6,116 students across Davie County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,116 students, increased 4% from the 5,869 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 12 to 13 across the same 4-year window.
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Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data