Durham Public Schools


Summary:

The Durham Public Schools district in North Carolina comprises 54 schools, including 31 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 13 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a diverse student population across the region.

Several schools stand out in the district, with Durham School of the Arts, a public magnet high school, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, along with the high-performing public magnet elementary schools of Pearsontown Elementary and Easley Elementary. The public magnet Lakewood Montessori Middle is also a standout, ranking in the top 5% of North Carolina middle schools. Additionally, the J.D. Clement Early College High School is consistently among the top high schools in the state.

However, the data also reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools, such as Hillside High and Bethesda Elementary, facing significant challenges due to high poverty levels and limited resources. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and additional support to address the achievement gap and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Durham Public Schools district.

District Detail

 511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701-3334

 (919) 560-3749

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 31,339

Primary Schools: 31
Middle Schools: 9
High Schools: 14
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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