District Overview
Davidson County Schools is an operating, traditional public school district headquartered at 250 County School Road in Lexington, North Carolina. Situated in a rural fringe setting within the broader Winston-Salem metropolitan area, the non-charter district operates independently outside of a supervisory union and manages 35 operational schools. Designed to support learners across every stage of their early and secondary educational journeys, the district provides programming spanning from pre-kindergarten through grade 13. Families, students, and researchers seeking direct contact with district administration can reach the main office by phone at (336) 249-8181 or visit their official website at http://www.davidson.k12.nc.us/.

The district serves a student population of 17,985 pupils, consisting of 9,369 male students and 8,616 female students. The student body reflects a diverse demographic profile, including 13,234 White, 2,582 Hispanic, 919 Black, 885 multiracial, 322 Asian, 40 American Indian, and 3 Pacific Islander students. To maintain educational standards and manage daily operations across its campuses, Davidson County Schools employs a total workforce of 2,337.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This staffing structure includes 2,223.3 FTE teachers and 114.2 FTE support staff, delivering dedicated instruction and guidance throughout the community.
35
Total Schools
17,985
Total Students
2,223.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davidson County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White13,234
Hispanic2,582
Black919
Asian322
Two or More885
American Indian40
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    13,234 (73.6%)
  • Hispanic
    2,582 (14.4%)
  • Black
    919 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    885 (4.9%)
  • Asian
    322 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    40 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Davidson County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary19
Middle6
High10
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:35
Students:17,985*
Teachers (FTE):2,223.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.1
Schools in Davidson County Schools
Found 37 Schools