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)9 Schools

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

Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 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 3,482 students at Nc Virtual Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Neal Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

201 Baptist Road, Durham, NC 27704

J D Clement Early College Hs

publicElementary9-13th Grade

1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707

Durham School Of The Arts

publichighGrade 6-12

401 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27701

Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi

publichighGrade 9-12

800 Clayton Road, Durham, NC 27703

Pearsontown Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

4915 Barbee Road, Durham, NC 27713

3218 Rose Of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

911 Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27707

610 North Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701

913 9Th Street, Durham, NC 27705

Sherwood Githens Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707

R N Harris Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1520 Cooper Street, Durham, NC 27703

Spring Valley Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2051 Northern Durham Prky, Durham, NC 27703

4622 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704

Middle College Hs @ Dtcc

publicElementary11-13th Grade

1637 Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27703

Durham'S Performance Learning Center

publichighGrade 9-12

401 North Driver Street, Durham, NC 27703

Research Triangle High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

3106 East Nc Highway 54, Durham, NC 27709

Fayetteville Street Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2905 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707

The School For Creative Studies

publichighGrade 6-12

5001 Red Mill Rd, Durham, NC 27704

charter schoolhighK-12

4220 Nc Highway 55, Durham, NC 27713

Excelsior Classical Academy

charter schoolhighK-12

4100 N Roxboro Street, 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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