Excellent
#148 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 6% in state
Durham School of the Arts
High School · Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC
A high school in Durham, NC where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Math 76% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Durham School of the Arts score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Durham School of the Arts 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 76Very 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–10 | 0.6 mi | 777 | Compare → |
| Insight Colearning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Durham's Performance Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| J D Clement Early College HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 386 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Durham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #11 of 54
- District spending per student
- $15,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Durham School of the Arts is listed in Durham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Durham School of the Arts
Durham School of the Arts is a public high school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools, serving approximately 1,767 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durham School of the Arts
What grades does Durham School of the Arts serve?
Durham School of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Durham School of the Arts?
Durham School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,767 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham School of the Arts is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Durham School of the Arts rank in NC?
Durham School of the Arts ranks #148 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Durham School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Durham School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Durham School of the Arts has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Durham School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Durham School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Durham School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Durham School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Durham School of the Arts?
37.7% of students at Durham School of the Arts 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (919) 560-3926
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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