Top Rankings
Durham Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,010 students in Durham Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Durham Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,010 Students
1,549,380 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
96,108 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Durham Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
78%
22%
% Black
18%
24%
% White
2%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,170. The school district revenue/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,688 is less than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,081
$11,170
Spending / Student
$5,688
$11,594
Best Durham Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Gr: K-10 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durham Charter School District?
Durham Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,010 students.
What is the rank of Durham Charter School District?
Durham Charter School District is ranked #111 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durham Charter School District?
78% of Durham Charter School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durham Charter School District?
Durham Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Durham Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,688 is less than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
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