Durham Public Schools School District

District Spending

The Durham Public Schools School District spends $9,900 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Durham Public Schools School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NC state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Durham Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Durham Public Schools School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Durham Public Schools School District serves 14% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.