For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,137 students in Davie County, NC (there are , 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 92%).
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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Davie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davie County Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1211 Salisbury Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 753-0888
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 753-0888
Grades: 9-13
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3179 Cornatzer Rd
Advance, NC 27006
(336) 936-8280
Advance, NC 27006
(336) 936-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Davie County High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 War Eagle Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5905
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #44.
William Ellis Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 William Ellis Drive
Advance, NC 27006
(336) 751-2107
Advance, NC 27006
(336) 751-2107
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Cornatzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
552 Cornatzer Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 753-1345
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 753-1345
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
North Davie Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
497 Farmington Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-3415
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-3415
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #77.
William R Davie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3437 Us Hwy 601 N
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-3181
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-3181
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Pinebrook Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
477 Pinebrook School Rd
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-1050
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-1050
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #99.
Davie County Virtual School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Salisbury Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 936-8230
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 936-8230
Grades: 4-8
| 39 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Davie Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Martin Luther King Jr. Roa
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5712
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5712
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Rank: #1111.
Cooleemee Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
136 Marginal St
Cooleemee, NC 27014
(336) 753-1118
Cooleemee, NC 27014
(336) 753-1118
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1212.
Mocksville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
295 Cemetery St
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-2740
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1313.
South Davie Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
197 South Davie Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5941
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5941
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
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 92%).
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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Davie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Davie County include: Davie County Early College High School vs. Davie County High School, Mocksville Elementary School vs. Pinebrook Elementary School, Shady Grove Elementary School vs. Pinebrook Elementary School
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