Durham County Public Schools
Durham County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
72
public schools
Total Enrollment
44,718
students
School Districts
17
districts
How to use the Durham County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Durham County has 17 district entries. Durham Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 56 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Durham has the most listed schools, with 70 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 39 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 17 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 16 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
10 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
72
in Durham County
Reported Enrollment
44,718
72 schools reporting
School Districts
17
districts
Charter Schools
16
22% of total
School Level Breakdown
17 School Districts in Durham County
Durham Public Schools
NC Virtual Academy
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Voyager Academy
Excelsior Classical Academy
Research Triangle Charter
Durham Charter School
Maureen Joy Charter
Central Park School For Children
Research Triangle High School
72 Public Schools in Durham County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 72 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC Virtual Academy | Profile | NC Virtual Academy | Durham, 27713City: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 3,047 |
| North Carolina Cyber Academy | Profile | North Carolina Cyber Academy | Durham, 27713City: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 2,372 |
| C E Jordan High | Profile | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27707City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,040 |
| Riverside High | Profile | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27712City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,812 |
| Durham School of the Arts | Profile | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27701City: Large | 6–12 | High | 1,705 |
| Hillside High | Profile | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27707City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,526 |
| Voyager Academy | Profile | Voyager Academy | Durham, 27704City: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,361 |
| Northern High | Profile | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27712City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,308 |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Profile | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27703City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,283 |
| Excelsior Classical Academy | Profile | Excelsior Classical Academy | Durham, 27704City: Large | KG–11 | Charter | 987 |
| Neal Middle | Listed only | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27704Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 789 |
| Sherwood Githens Middle | Listed only | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27707City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 763 |
| George L Carrington Middle | Listed only | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27712City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 755 |
| Brogden Middle | Listed only | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27704City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 742 |
| Pearsontown Elementary | Listed only | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27713City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 726 |
| Lowe's Grove Middle | Listed only | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27713City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 700 |
| Research Triangle Charter | Listed only | Research Triangle Charter | Durham, 27703City: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 693 |
| Southwest Elementary | Listed only | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27713City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 663 |
| Durham Charter School | Listed only | Durham Charter School | Durham, 27701City: Large | KG–9 | Charter | 643 |
| Rogers-Herr Middle | Listed only | Durham Public Schools | Durham, 27707City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 643 |
NC Virtual Academy
NC Virtual Academy
Durham, 27713 / City: Large
North Carolina Cyber Academy
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Durham, 27713 / City: Large
C E Jordan High
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27707 / City: Large
Riverside High
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27712 / City: Large
Durham School of the Arts
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27701 / City: Large
Hillside High
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27707 / City: Large
Voyager Academy
Voyager Academy
Durham, 27704 / City: Large
Northern High
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27712 / City: Large
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27703 / City: Large
Excelsior Classical Academy
Excelsior Classical Academy
Durham, 27704 / City: Large
Neal Middle
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27704 / Rural: Fringe
Sherwood Githens Middle
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27707 / City: Large
George L Carrington Middle
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27712 / City: Large
Brogden Middle
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27704 / City: Large
Pearsontown Elementary
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27713 / City: Large
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27713 / City: Large
Research Triangle Charter
Research Triangle Charter
Durham, 27703 / City: Large
Southwest Elementary
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27713 / City: Large
Durham Charter School
Durham Charter School
Durham, 27701 / City: Large
Rogers-Herr Middle
Durham Public Schools
Durham, 27707 / City: Large
Durham County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Durham County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Durham County public school directory?
The directory lists 72 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Durham County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Durham County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Durham County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 10 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Durham County?
Start with the 17 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Durham County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.