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Durham Public Schools

Durham Public Schools is a public school district in Durham, NC with 57 schools, 31,865 students, grades PK–12, a B- district rating and $14,885 of spending per student.

B-TopHap district rating
Rating
B-
Schools
57
Students
31,865
Grades
PK–12
Spending per student
$14,885
Teachers (FTE)
2,125

57 schools

Schools in this district

Primary · 31

High · 14

District details

Students per teacher
15:1
Total annual spending
$474,310,525
Setting
City - Large
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 560-3749
Website
dpsnc.net
NCES district ID
3701260
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Common questions

About Durham Public Schools

How is Durham Public Schools rated?

Durham Public Schools holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Durham Public Schools?

Durham Public Schools operates 57 schools — 31 primary, 10 middle, 14 high and 2 other by instruction level.

How many students does Durham Public Schools serve?

Durham Public Schools enrolls 31,865 students across 2,125 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 15 students per teacher.

How much does Durham Public Schools spend per student?

Durham Public Schools reports $14,885 of spending per student. Across 31,865 students that is roughly $474,310,525 a year.

What grades does Durham Public Schools cover?

Durham Public Schools covers grades PK–12.

Where is Durham Public Schools located?

Durham Public Schools is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.