What types of schools are available in Durham, North Carolina?

Durham, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Durham, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Durham, North Carolina?

There are 69 schools in Durham, North Carolina, serving 45,341 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Durham?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Durham, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 69 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

45,341

Total Students

Across Durham

14.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

69 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,900 students at Riverside High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Southwest Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2320 Cook Road, Durham, NC 27713

Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi

publichighGrade 9-12

800 Clayton Road, Durham, NC 27703

3218 Rose Of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712

3507 Dearborn Drive, Durham, NC 27704

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

923 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27704

5207 Revere Road, Durham, NC 27713

2410 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27703

3810 Wake Forest Road, Durham, NC 27703

302 Lebanon Circle, Durham, NC 27712

909 Cobb Street, Durham, NC 27707

Lakewood Montessori Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2119 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

C C Spaulding Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1531 S Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27707

Hope Valley Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3005 Dixon Road, Durham, NC 27707

Murray-Massenburg Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3901 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27713

Lyons Farm Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

906 Scott King Rd, Durham, NC 27713

Durham School Of Technology

publicElementary9-13th Grade

3727 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707

W G Pearson Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3501 Fayettville Street, Durham, NC 27707

Sandy Ridge Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1417 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, NC 27704

Ignite Online Academy

publichighK-12

5321 Ephesus Church Rd., Durham, NC 27707

Merrick-Moore Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2325 Cheek Road, Durham, NC 27704

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Durham

Durham, North Carolina is home to 69 schools serving over 45,341 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Durham, North Carolina?

There are 69 schools in Durham, serving 45,341 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Durham?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Durham include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Durham?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Durham is 14.3:1.

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