Very Good
#880 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 33% in state
Durham Charter School
School · Durham Charter School · Durham, NC
A charter school in Durham, NC where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
807 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Math 68% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Durham Charter School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Durham Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,852
Median home value
$457,600
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
29.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Assembly Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Durham Academy Middle School DivPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,195 | Compare → |
| Durham AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,196 | Compare → |
| Hill Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 2–12 | 3.5 mi | 167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Durham Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Durham Charter School is listed in Durham Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Durham Charter School
Durham Charter School is a public school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Charter School, serving approximately 777 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durham Charter School
What grades does Durham Charter School serve?
Durham Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Durham Charter School?
Durham Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham Charter School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Durham Charter School rank in NC?
Durham Charter School ranks #880 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Durham Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Durham Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Durham Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Durham Charter School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Durham Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Durham Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Durham Charter School a Title I school?
No, Durham Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Durham Charter School?
98.6% of students at Durham Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 777
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (919) 956-5599
- Area population (ZIP 27701)
- 24,881
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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