School Overview
South Davidson High School, located in Denton, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the southern portion of the Davidson County school district. As a public high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school maintains a focus on fostering academic achievement while promoting a sense of community, often emphasizing the importance of student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-led initiatives that reflect the values of the surrounding rural community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and development within a supportive, local environment. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with technology and extracurricular engagement, South Davidson High aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving global landscape. The school serves as a focal point for Denton’s youth, providing a structured setting that encourages leadership, school spirit, and academic preparation in accordance with the broader standards set by the Davidson County school system.
640
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Davidson Middle and High
Demographic Student Count
White562
Hispanic37
Black8
Asian3
Two or More30
  • White
    562 (87.8%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    30 (4.7%)
  • Black
    8 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Davidson County Schools
Phone: (336)242-5700
Website: http://sdhs.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 634
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 102
Grade 9 88
Grade 10 107
Grade 11 83
Grade 12 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Davidson Middle and High
Grade Student Count
Grade 6100
Grade 786
Grade 8102
Grade 988
Grade 10107
Grade 1183
Grade 1274
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Davidson Middle and High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30447.5%
Male33652.5%