Davidson Early College vs. Ledford Senior High School
Should you attend Davidson Early College or Ledford Senior High 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
Davidson Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Ledford Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 138 students in grades 9-13, Davidson Early College ranks in the top 5% 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 ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Ledford Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-12
Total Students
138 students
776 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#264 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
35
176
Grade 10 Students
39
222
Grade 11 Students
29
184
Grade 12 Students
35
194
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
24%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
71%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%