The School For Creative Studies

5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 565 students in grades 6-12, The School For Creative Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The School For Creative Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

The School For Creative Studies's student population of 565 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

The School For Creative Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The School For Creative Studies is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1594 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
42%
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47%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
33%
20%
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Black
48%
25%
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White
14%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.65
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90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The School For Creative Studies's ranking?
The School For Creative Studies is ranked #1594 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are The School For Creative Studies often compared to?
The School For Creative Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like George L Carrington Middle School, Durham School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of The School For Creative Studies?
The graduation rate of The School For Creative Studies is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend The School For Creative Studies?
565 students attend The School For Creative Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of The School For Creative Studies students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The School For Creative Studies?
The School For Creative Studies has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The School For Creative Studies offer ?
The School For Creative Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The School For Creative Studies part of?
The School For Creative Studies is part of Durham Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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