For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 710 students in Research Triangle Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Research Triangle Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), 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
710 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Research Triangle Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#253 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.6%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Hispanic
24%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
65%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% White
3%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $12,501 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$7 MM
$8 MM
Showing 2011–2021. View full 22-year historical data
Spending
$9 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$9,357
$10,282
Showing 2011–2021. View full 22-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,501
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
Best Research Triangle Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Research Triangle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Ellis Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Gr: K-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Research Triangle Charter School District?
Research Triangle Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 710 students.
What is the rank of Research Triangle Charter School District?
Research Triangle Charter School District is ranked #249 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Research Triangle Charter School District?
65% of Research Triangle Charter School District students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Research Triangle Charter School District?
Research Triangle Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Research Triangle Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,501 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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