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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Davie County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,137 students in Davie County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 77 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Davie County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Davie County, NC are Davie County Early College High School, Shady Grove Elementary School and Davie County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davie County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Davie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Davie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davie County Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1211 Salisbury Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 753-0888
Gr: 9-13 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3179 Cornatzer Rd
Advance, NC 27006
(336) 936-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Davie County High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180 War Eagle Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,819 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
William Ellis Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
144 William Ellis Drive
Advance, NC 27006
(336) 751-2107
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Cornatzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
552 Cornatzer Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 753-1345
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
North Davie Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
497 Farmington Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-3415
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
William R Davie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3437 Us Hwy 601 N
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Pinebrook Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
477 Pinebrook School Rd
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-1050
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Davie County Virtual School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Salisbury Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 936-8230
Gr: 4-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Central Davie Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 Martin Luther King Jr. Roa
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5712
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Cooleemee Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
136 Marginal St
Cooleemee, NC 27014
(336) 753-1118
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Mocksville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
295 Cemetery St
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
South Davie Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
197 South Davie Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5941
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Davie County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Davie County, NC include Davie County Early College High School, Shady Grove Elementary School and Davie County High School.
How many public schools are located in Davie County?
13 public schools are located in Davie County.
What percentage of students in Davie County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Davie County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Davie County?
Davie County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Davie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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