Excellent
#7 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Middle College HS @ Dtcc
High School · Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC
A Durham Public Schools high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1616 Cooper Street Newton Building, Durham, NC 27703
- Math 85% vs NC 56% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Middle College HS @ Dtcc score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Middle College HS @ Dtcc 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$86,953
Median home value
$340,500
Median rent
$1,469/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27703; 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's Performance Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| J D Clement Early College HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Faith Assembly Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Durham School of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Durham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Middle College HS @ Dtcc is listed in Durham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle College HS @ Dtcc
Middle College HS @ Dtcc is a public high school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools, serving approximately 134 students in grades 11th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle College HS @ Dtcc
What grades does Middle College HS @ Dtcc serve?
Middle College HS @ Dtcc serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Middle College HS @ Dtcc?
Middle College HS @ Dtcc has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College HS @ Dtcc?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College HS @ Dtcc is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle College HS @ Dtcc rank in NC?
Middle College HS @ Dtcc ranks #7 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Middle College HS @ Dtcc's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle College HS @ Dtcc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Middle College HS @ Dtcc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle College HS @ Dtcc has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Middle College HS @ Dtcc a charter school?
No, Middle College HS @ Dtcc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle College HS @ Dtcc a Title I school?
No, Middle College HS @ Dtcc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle College HS @ Dtcc?
28.4% of students at Middle College HS @ Dtcc 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
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.5%
- Phone
- (919) 536-7203
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 27703)
- 62,994
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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.
- 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 27703; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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