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2025-2026 Accountability Results

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Davidson County Schools Celebrates Gains in Student Achievement and School Performance  with 2025–2026 Accountability Results

September 2, 2026

Davidson County Schools is celebrating meaningful progress reflected in the 2025–2026 North Carolina School Performance Grades and Accountability Growth Data. 

Academic growth was evident across grade levels and subject areas. Districtwide, the All Subjects composite increased by 2.9 percentage points, while the Grades 3–8 EOG composite increased by 2.6 points. At the high school level, the EOC composite increased by 4.1 points, representing meaningful gains in student performance across the system.

Elementary students demonstrated particularly strong gains. Third-grade ELA showed a 9.5-point increase in the district growth measure, while the fourth-grade ELA cohort increased by 7 points from third grade. Fifth-grade math increased by 7.5 points from the fourth-grade cohort, and fifth-grade science showed a 6.2-point increase in the district growth measure.

Middle school students also demonstrated continued academic growth. Seventh-grade ELA increased by 3.2 points from the sixth-grade cohort, and eighth-grade ELA increased by 5.1 points from the seventh-grade cohort. Eighth-grade science showed a 9.5-point increase in the district growth measure.

At the high school level, students demonstrated gains across all three reported areas, including a 6.4-point increase in English II, a 5.5-point increase in Biology, and an 8.2-point increase in Math I in the district growth measure.  DCS also increased its graduation rate to 88.3%, marking the district’s highest graduation rate in the past decade.

Overall, the district reduced the number of low-performing schools from four to two, demonstrating the impact of focused improvement efforts and the dedication of educators, students, families, and school communities across Davidson County. In addition, DCS celebrates seven schools earning a grade of “B” and twenty-four schools earning a grade of “C,” reflecting continued progress across the district.

Several schools experienced particularly noteworthy gains:

  • Brown Middle School exceeded growth for the first time in seven years and moved out of low-performing status, improving from a grade of “D” to a “C.” The school also increased its EVAAS Growth score by more than 20 points.
  • Tyro Elementary School exceeded growth and moved out of low-performing status, improving from a grade of “D” to a “C.”
  • Silver Valley Elementary School met growth and moved out of low-performing status, improving from a grade of “D” to a “C.”
  • Twelve elementary schools met growth expectations, an increase from eight schools in 2024–2025. These schools include:
    • Brier Creek Elementary School
    • Churchland Elementary School
    • Davis-Townsend Elementary School
    • Denton Elementary School
    • Fair Grove Elementary School
    • Hasty Elementary School
    • Midway Elementary School
    • Pilot Elementary School
    • Reeds Elementary School
    • Silver Valley Elementary School
    • Southwood Elementary School
    • Wallburg Elementary School
  • East Davidson High School, Oak Grove High School, and Yadkin Valley Career Academy each met growth expectations and earned a grade of “B.”
  • Davidson Early College maintained its grade of “A” while exceeding growth for the fourth consecutive year.

The progress reflected in this year’s results speaks to the strength and consistency of Davidson County Schools’ strategic priorities. Across the district, educators are working to create classrooms where students are challenged by high expectations, supported in their learning, and given meaningful opportunities to connect their education to the world around them. At the same time, a strong focus on the core curriculum is helping ensure students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to be successful in their next steps.

As Davidson County Schools celebrates this progress, the district remains focused on what comes next: building on areas of strength, addressing opportunities for continued growth, and ensuring every student receives the instruction, support, and opportunities needed to thrive. Through this continued work, DCS remains committed to preparing students not only for college and career, but for successful and fulfilling lives beyond the classroom.