Ledford High School is a public high school in Thomasville, North Carolina. It is part of the Davidson County Schools system and serves parts of Thomasville, Wallburg, High Point, Winston-Salem, and Kernersville areas.
Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, Ledford Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ledford Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ledford Senior High School's student population of 824 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Black, Silver
School Rankings
Ledford Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ledford Senior High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
9%
25%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ledford Senior High School's ranking?
Ledford Senior High School is ranked #264 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ledford Senior High School often compared to?
Ledford Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Davidson High School, Thomasville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ledford Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ledford Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ledford Senior High School?
824 students attend Ledford Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ledford Senior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ledford Senior High School?
Ledford Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ledford Senior High School offer ?
Ledford Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ledford Senior High School part of?
Ledford Senior High School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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