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)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 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 2,461 students at North Carolina Cyber Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

North Carolina Cyber Academy

charter schoolhighK-12

2800 Meridian Parkway, Durham, NC 27713

The Institute Development Young Leaders

charter schoolmiddleK-8

4300 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, NC 27703

Reaching All Minds Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8

2703 Holloway St., Durham, NC 27703

Kipp Durham College Preparatory

charter schoolmiddleK-8

1107 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 27701

4019 Holt School Road, Durham, NC 27704

Global Scholars Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8

311 Dowd St, Durham, NC 27701

charter schoolhighK-12

101 Hock Parc Drive, Durham, NC 27704

Central Park School For Children

charter schoolmiddleK-8

724 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701

Research Triangle Charter

charter schoolmiddleK-8

2418 Ellis Road, Durham, NC 27703

Kestrel Heights School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

4700 South Alston Ave., Durham, NC 27713

Community School Of Digital & Visual Art

charter schoolmiddleK-8

1955 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27705

Maureen Joy Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

107 South Driver Street, Durham, NC 27703

Forest View Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3007 Mount Sinai Road, Durham, NC 27705

City Of Medicine Academy

publicElementary9-13th Grade

301 Crutchfield Road, Durham, NC 27704

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704

1500 Mathison Avenue, Durham, NC 27701

2009 S Miami Boulevard, Durham, NC 27703

George L Carrington Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

227 Milton Road, Durham, NC 27712

Club Boulevard Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

400 W Club Boulevard, Durham, NC 27704

2520 Vesson Avenue, Durham, NC 27707

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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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