Durham Public Schools
- DURHAM, NC
School District
Durham Public Schools
- DURHAM, NC
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 142 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B minus
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Elementary Schools in Durham Public Schools
Middle Schools in Durham Public Schools
- grade A
Durham School of the Arts
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 258 reviews
- grade A minus
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
- grade B+
Rogers-Herr Middle School
- Rating 3.29 out of 5 7 reviews
- grade B
Little River Elementary School
- Rating 1 out of 5 1 review
- grade B minus
Sherwood Githens Middle School
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 3 reviews
High Schools in Durham Public Schools
- grade A
Durham School of the Arts
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 258 reviews
- grade A
City of Medicine Academy
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 205 reviews
- grade A
J.D. Clement Early College High School
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 201 reviews
- grade A minus
Middle College High School at DTCC
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 80 reviews
- grade B+
Jordan High School
- Rating 3.49 out of 5 347 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
37%
Percent Proficient - Math
32%
Average Graduation Rate
83%
Average SAT
1120
1,620 responses
Average ACT
24
1,441 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
32,005
Free or Reduced Lunch
63.6%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$46,970
Teachers in First/Second Year
14.9%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,350 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$66,623
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,157
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$264,100
National
$244,900Durham Public Schools Reviews
Rating 3.66 out of 5 142 reviews
Durham is a city known for its diversity, inclusivity, and progressive views, however about 80% of this is performative. When it comes to DPS, that estimate jumps to about 99%. DPS works hard to discriminate against students of color, specifically Black students. Administrators work hard to keep us out of Honors and AP classes, even when our academic records exceed those of our white peers. In addition to this, suspension rates for Black students are more than 15% higher than those for white students who commit the same offenses. My experience with DPS was far less than satisfactory, and many of my peers would agree.
Durham Public Schools does excellent with catering to their students and connecting them with opportunities outside of the classroom. I can of course, only speak on the experience I had and what I have seen in the schools I attended but, I believed DPS to be one of the best school districts in the state. The teachers and administration all cared about their students and continually evolving their philosophies in order to fit each new generation of students. In lieu of COVID-19, DPS worked with seniors to ensure that they had a fulfilling final year within safety guidelines. Teachers extended their help to students who would otherwise be left behind due to restrictions in their own household that made remote learning more difficult. Overall, my time as a DPS student has been a great one and I know many students who feel similarly.
Durham Public Schools works with what is given. Durham has historically been a lower income county compared to Wake County just a few minutes down the road. However, what Wake County Schools doesn't have is passion, diversity, and culture. My high school was filled with every student imaginable, from children of doctors at Duke, to Somali migrants. My high school experience was enriched with diverse students and passionate teachers. I am a more worldly person coming from DPS!