Durham Public Schools District
- 511 CLEVELAND ST
- DURHAM, NC 27701
- (919) 560-2000
35 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68.7% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,145 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 53 | - |
| Number of Students | 32,900 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 2,394 | - |
District Test Scores
EOC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
EOC - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.1% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 46.6% | 67.9% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.8% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 72.9% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.9% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 61.5% | 71.3% | |
| Civics and Economics Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.8% | 78.7% | |
| 2009 | 59.4% | 71.3% | |
| English I Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.3% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 61.5% | 74.3% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.1% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 51.5% | 73.3% | |
| Physical Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.4% | 76.4% | |
| 2009 | 38.2% | 62.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.1% | 81.6% | |
| 2009 | 63.8% | 71.2% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2009 | 61.6% | 77.7% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2009 | 80.7% | 85.9% | |
EOG - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.1% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.9% | 82.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.9% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 66.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.5% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 70.2% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 55.5% | 70.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.9% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 72.6% | 81.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.5% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 61.3% | 69.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 69.8% | |
| 2009 | 49.3% | 61.5% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.3% | 81.1% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 78.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.2% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 54.5% | 72.2% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.4% | 80.8% | |
| 2009 | 64.8% | 79.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.4% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 52.3% | 65.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.9% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 63.5% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.2% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 67.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.4% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 55.4% | 68.3% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.7% | 70.4% | |
| 2009 | 62.9% | 71.1% | |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 32,900 | 13.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 410 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,376 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,716 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,706 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,702 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,627 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,459 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,166 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,217 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,137 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,956 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,466 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,470 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,002 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 70 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 848 |
| Hispanic | 6,237 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 18,345 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,938 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 16,394 |
| Female | 16,044 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 2,394 | 13.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 1,238 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 1,140 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 17 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 617 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 144 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 104 |
| Elementary | 41 |
| Secondary | 63 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 57 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,377 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 33 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 161 |
| School Administrators | 125 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 191 |
| Student Support Services | 178 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 689 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $348,269,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $135,855,000 | 39.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $122,239,000 | 35.1% |
| School Lunch | $3,352,000 | 1.0% |
| Non-Specified | $3,697,000 | 1.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $462,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $43,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,358,000 | 0.4% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $1,161,000 | 0.3% |
| Private Contributions | $143,000 | 0.04% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,400,000 | 1.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $181,912,000 | 52.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $175,241,000 | 50.3% |
| Non-Specified | $3,572,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $3,099,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $30,502,000 | 8.8% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $8,320,000 | 2.4% |
| Non-Specified | $21,370,000 | 6.1% |
| Direct - Other | $812,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $292,829,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $178,734,000 | 61.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $102,642,000 | 35.1% |
| Student Support | $16,353,000 | 4.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $7,024,000 | 2.0% |
| General Administration Support | $3,135,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $20,361,000 | 5.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $24,048,000 | 6.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $16,185,000 | 4.6% |
| Other Support Services | $15,536,000 | 4.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $11,453,000 | 3.9% |
| Food Services | $11,453,000 | 3.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 68.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,847 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 35 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 490 | 5.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Durham Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 53
- Students: 32,900
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 2,394
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| BETHESDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2009 South Miami Blvd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 631 | 13.7 |  Review This School |
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| BROGDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1001 Leon St
Durham, NC Public | 6-8 | 759 | 14.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1500 Mathison Ave
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 325 | 12.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| C C SPAULDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1531 South Roxboro Rd
Durham, NC Public | PK-5 | 253 | 11.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| C E JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6806 Garrett Rd
Durham, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,890 | 17.4 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| CHEWNING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC Public | 6-8 | 482 | 12.1 |  3.5 out of 5 11 Reviews |
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| CITY OF MEDICINE ACADEMY | ||||
4100 North Roxboro Rd
Durham, NC Public | 9-12 | 215 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| CLUB BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 West Club Blvd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 504 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5321 Ephesus Church Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 865 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| DPS HOSPITAL SCHOOL | ||||
Dumc Room 3605
Durham, NC Public | Unknown | 33 | 2.4 | Review This School |
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| DURHAM'S PERFORMANCE LEARNING SCHOOL | ||||
1058 West Club Blvd
Durham, NC Public | 9-12 | 120 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| DURHAM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS | ||||
400 North Duke St
Durham, NC Public | 6-12 | 1,403 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EASLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
302 Lebanon Circle
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 640 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EASTWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
610 North Alston Ave
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 565 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| E K POWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
913 9th St
Durham, NC Public | PK-5 | 419 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| ENO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
117 Milton Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 639 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| FAYETTEVILLE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2905 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 262 | 13.1 |  3 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| FOREST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3007 Mount Sinai Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 618 | 13.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GEORGE L CARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
227 Milton Rd
Durham, NC Public | 6-8 | 1,110 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| GEORGE WATTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
700 Watts St
Durham, NC Public | PK-5 | 391 | 11.7 | Review This School |
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| GLENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2415 East Geer St
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 699 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| HILLANDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2730 Hillandale Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 621 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HILLSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,261 | 15.3 | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HOLT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4019 Holt School Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 612 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
511 Cleveland St
Durham, NC Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| HOPE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3005 Dixon Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 702 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| JAMES E SHEPARD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2401 Dakota St
Durham, NC Public | 6-8 | 412 | 14.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| J D CLEMENT EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
712 Cecil St
Durham, NC Public | 9-12 | 346 | 29.3 | Review This School |
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| LAKEVIEW SCHOOL | ||||
3507 Dearborn Dr
Durham, NC Public | 6-12 | 115 | 5.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2520 Vesson Ave
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 421 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2315 Snow Hill Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 657 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| LOWE'S GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4418 South Alston Ave
Durham, NC Public | 6-8 | 629 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| MANGUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9008 Quail Roost Rd
Bahama, NC Public | KG-5 | 505 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| MERRICK-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2325 Cheek Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 676 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL @ DTCC | ||||
1637 Lawson St
Durham, NC Public | 11-12 | 116 | 29.0 | Review This School |
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| MOREHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL | ||||
909 Cobb St
Durham, NC Public | PK-5 | 234 | 14.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
201 Baptist Rd
Durham, NC Public | 6-8 | 628 | 13.5 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| NEW TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL AT HILL | ||||
3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC Public | 9-11 | 267 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
117 Tom Wilkinson Rd
Durham, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,625 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3810 Wake Forest Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 553 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| PARKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5207 Revere Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 604 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| PEARSONTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4915 Barbee Rd
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 899 | 17.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3218 Rose of Sharon Rd
Durham, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,910 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| R N HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1520 Cooper St
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 402 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| ROGERS-HERR MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
911 Cornwallis Rd
Durham, NC Public | 6-8 | 643 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| SHERWOOD GITHENS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4800 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC Public | 6-8 | 893 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
800 Clayton Rd
Durham, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,101 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHERN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AT SOUTHERN HIGH | ||||
800 Clayton Rd
Durham, NC Public | 9-11 | 167 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2320 Cook Rd
Durham, NC Public | PK-5 | 695 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| SPRING VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2051 North Durham Parkway
Durham, NC Public | KG-5 | 632 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| W.G. PEARSON MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
600 East Umstead St
Durham, NC Public | 6-8 | 322 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| W G PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
600 East Umstead St
Durham, NC Public | PK-5 | 621 | 14.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| Y E SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2410 East Main St
Durham, NC Public | PK-5 | 346 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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