High Schools in Davie County Schools

The Davie County Schools district in North Carolina is home to two high schools: Davie County High and Davie County Early College High. While both schools serve high school students, the data suggests that Davie County Early College High is the standout performer in the district.

Davie County Early College High consistently ranks higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, placing 181st out of 640 high schools in North Carolina, compared to Davie County High's 325th ranking. The early college high school also significantly outperforms its counterpart on end-of-course assessments, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III. Additionally, Davie County Early College High has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students.

Despite Davie County High's larger student population of 1,770 students, compared to Davie County Early College High's 126 students, the early college high school appears to be more effective in promoting student academic achievement. This may be due to its specialized educational model, which allows students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate's degree. While Davie County High spends more per student ($8,319) than Davie County Early College High ($5,779), the data suggests that the effective use of resources and the factors that contribute to student outcomes go beyond just funding.