Research Triangle Charter School District

2418 Ellis Road
Durham, NC 27703-5543
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 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
2,732 Schools
# Students
710 Students
1,549,380 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
96,108 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.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#253 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
29%
51%
43%
50%
60-64%
63%
(2022-23)
19.6%
28.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
22%
% Black
65%
24%
% White
3%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,170. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,337 is less than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,963
$11,170
Spending / Student
$11,337
$11,594

Best Research Triangle Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Research Triangle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2418 Ellis Road
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 $11,337 is less than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 710 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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