School District · North Carolina
Durham Public Schools
📍 Durham, NC · Durham County · NCES LEAID 3701260
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 30002, Durham, NC 27702
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Enrollment
31,531 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3701260
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Durham Public Schools10 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Durham Public Schools?▼
Durham Public Schools serves 10 zip codes: 27503, 27701, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27707, 27708, 27709, 27712, 27713. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Durham Public Schools rated?▼
Durham Public Schools has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 40th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Durham Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 31,531 students across 56 schools for Durham Public Schools.
What grades does Durham Public Schools serve?▼
Durham Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Durham Public Schools?▼
You can reach Durham Public Schools by phone at (919)560-3749 or by mail at PO Box 30002, Durham, NC 27702. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Durham Public Schools
Durham Public Schools is a public school district serving 10 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Durham County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 40th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (919)560-3749 before making a housing decision.