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Davidson River School

PublicGrades 9–12
Brevard, North Carolina · Transylvania County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students61
Student:Teacher6.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
61
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
92%+9.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Davidson River School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Brevard, North Carolina. The school enrolls 61 students. It is part of the Transylvania County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictTransylvania County Schools
County37175
CityBrevard
ZIP28712
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370453002351

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment61
White72.1%
Hispanic / Latino9.8%
Black / African American3.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races14.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
72.1%
Hispanic
9.8%
Black
3.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
14.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)