North Davidson High School (commonly referred to as "NDHS," or simply "North") is a public

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(near Lexington). It was established in 1952 and is located along Old US Highway 52 in northern Davidson County. The high school serves the

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, Arcadia and Midway areas.

Feeder schools

*Friedburg Elementary * Midway Elementary *Northwest Elementary *

Elementary *North Davidson Middle

Athletics

The school's mascot is the Black Knight, although female athletic teams often use the term "Lady Knights". NDHS is a member of the Mid Piedmont 3-A Conference. Their biggest rivals are Central Davidson, and Lexington Senior High in

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, and Ledford High in

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. The school's athletics logo is an interlocking "ND" in orange, black, and white colors. It is copied from the

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athletics logo. Other NDHS logos feature black knights riding upon a horse in

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. North Davidson offers the following sports: *

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* Cross Country *

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* Football *

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* Soccer *

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* Track *

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Notable alumni

* Austin Beck, professional

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player for the Stockton Ports, 6th overall pick in the

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, baseball scout and former

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coach *

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, 2022

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winner at

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* Nia Franklin,

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* Griff Garrison, professional Wrestler for

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, professional stock car racing driver * Debbie Leonard, former Duke University Women's Basketball coach and television commentator * David Mathis,

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golferNorth Davidson star David Mathis at Wyndham
''myfox8.com''. (August 15, 2013). Retrieved September 15, 2019. * Levi Michael, professional baseball player * Perry Tuttle, former NFL and

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wide receiver * Shy Tuttle, NFL defensive tackle for the

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* Bryce Williams, NFL and

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tight end

References

External links

* Schools in Davidson County, North Carolina Public high schools in North Carolina Educational institutions established in 1952 1952 establishments in North Carolina {{North Carolina-school-stub