Davidson Day School
Davidson Day School is a private high school located within the town of Davidson to the north of Charlotte. Founded in 1999, the school services grades K-12 and is known for its excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Several notable alumni walked the halls of Country Day including NFL quarterback Will Grier and WNBA guard Maya Caldwell. The school prides itself on its educational prestige and its students often go on to attend accredited universities following graduation. The school is represented by the colors red, white, and navy blue, and its mascot is the Patriots.
About the School
Address: 750 Jetton St, Davidson, NC 28036
Grades Serviced: K-12
Number of Students: 505
Number of Faculty: 63
Student / Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Tuition per Semester: $23,580
Location
Davidson Day School is located within the town of Davidson to the north of Charlotte. Sandwiched between the neighborhoods of Cornelius and Mooresville, the area is home to both residential subdivisions and apartment complexes scattered around the boundaries of Davidson College. The college is in the heart of the town, and its growth and popularity have caused a wave of construction around the grounds of Davison Day. Locals are financially well off, with an average Household Income of $138,992 and property values in the $675k range for the 28036 Zip. To the west, Davidson is bordered by Lake Norman which provides countless outdoor recreation opportunities along its 520 miles of shoreline. Shopping can be found in downtown Davidson, and I-77 provides access to Cornelius (5min), Huntersville (10min), and Charlotte (30min).
Academics
Davidson Day services grades K-12 and is considered a fantastic school as far as academics go for the Charlotte area. The school reports a 100% graduation rate among its seniors and almost all go on to attend 4-year higher education programs. These statistics put the school well above the average North Carolina public school, where on average 86% of seniors received their diplomas. The school also offers 18 Advanced Placement (AP) / International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, 44 STEM courses, world languages, and several arts courses. As of 2023, there are 63 teachers at Davidson Day, resulting in the school having a Student / Teacher Ratio of 8-1.
Test Scores
Average SAT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Davidson Day students were well prepared for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in 2023. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI), as well as other private school reporting, Davidson Day students outperformed their Charlotte private and public school counterparts as well as the State and National average. This information points to the school excelling in preparing students for higher education. The SAT participation rate for the school was 100%.
Average ACT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Davidson Day students were also well prepared for the Aptitude and Critical Thinking test (ACT). Average 2023 composite scores outperformed average CMS, State, and National high school scores by at least 10 points. Davidson Day students did come in on par when compared to the average Charlotte private school student, scoring a 29 on the exam.
Athletics
Davidson Day School participates in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and has seen much success at the state level. The school has won a total of 22 state championships across 32 sports teams. The school houses a gymnasium, and several sporting fields, and even has waterfront access to Lake Norman.
Arts
Davidson Day encourages its students to pursue their passions through various artistic programs. Music, visual art, and theater courses are all offered at the school, and students often find themselves performing in several live events each year. Musicals are put on in the school's Gordon Theater, and band participants play in the Christmas in Davidson parade each year. Several of the school’s alumni have followed their passions even after graduation, with universities like Savannah College of Art and Design and the Rhode Island School of Design frequenting Davidson Day’s college grad board.
