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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 2026-27 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
2,729 Schools
# Students
1,010 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
96,034 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
78%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,864 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,831 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$9,864
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,831
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Best Durham Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 $12,831 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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