Durham's Performance Learning Center

401 North Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
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Bottom 50%
Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Durham's Performance Learning Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Durham's Performance Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Durham's Performance Learning Center's student population of 132 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Durham's Performance Learning Center 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 Durham's Performance Learning Center is 0.56, 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)
#2408 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Durham's Performance Learning Center, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Durham's Performance Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Durham's Performance Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Durham's Performance Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Durham's Performance Learning Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Durham's Performance Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
20%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Durham's Performance Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
49%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Durham's Performance Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
4%
45%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Durham's Performance Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Durham's Performance Learning Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Durham's Performance Learning Center.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Durham's Performance Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Durham's Performance Learning Center and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Durham's Performance Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Durham's Performance Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Durham's Performance Learning Center's ranking?
Durham's Performance Learning Center is ranked #2408 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Durham's Performance Learning Center often compared to?
Durham's Performance Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview School, Hillside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durham's Performance Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Durham's Performance Learning Center is 60-64%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Durham's Performance Learning Center?
132 students attend Durham's Performance Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Durham's Performance Learning Center students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durham's Performance Learning Center?
Durham's Performance Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Durham's Performance Learning Center offer ?
Durham's Performance Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Durham's Performance Learning Center part of?
Durham's Performance Learning Center is part of Durham Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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