| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Public Schools | Bahama | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 31,531 | 56 | — | 10 |
How Durham County compares
It enrolls 31,531 students across 56 schools. Its rating of 5/10 is below the North Carolina average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Durham County, North Carolina
Durham County has 1 public school district covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Durham County is Durham Public Schools (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Durham County, NC?
1 school district serves zip codes in Durham County, NC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Durham County, NC?
Of the districts serving Durham County, Durham Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 40th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.