Durham School Of Technology

3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Durham School Of Technology ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Durham School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Durham School Of Technology's student population of 251 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
251 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Durham School Of Technology ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durham School Of Technology is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#400 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Durham School Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Durham School Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Durham School Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Durham School Of Technology and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
73%
25%
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White
4%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Durham School Of Technology and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Durham School Of Technology and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Durham School Of Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Durham School Of Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Durham School Of Technology's ranking?
Durham School Of Technology is ranked #400 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Durham School Of Technology often compared to?
Durham School Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School, C E Jordan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durham School Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Durham School Of Technology is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Durham School Of Technology?
251 students attend Durham School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Durham School Of Technology students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durham School Of Technology?
Durham School Of Technology has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Durham School Of Technology offer ?
Durham School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Durham School Of Technology part of?
Durham School Of Technology is part of Durham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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