Dps Hospital School

Dumc Room 3605
Durham, NC 27710
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Dps Hospital School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (19-20)
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(14-15)
<50%
44%
(14-15)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
14%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
18%
Black
(19-20)
43%
25%
White
(19-20)
29%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
14%
5%
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Dps Hospital School?
7 students attend Dps Hospital School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dps Hospital School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Dps Hospital School offer ?
Dps Hospital School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dps Hospital School part of?
Dps Hospital School is part of Durham School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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