Middle College High School Dtcc

1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Middle College High School Dtcc serves 106 students in grades 11-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middle College High School Dtcc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Middle College High School Dtcc's student population of 106 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Middle College High School Dtcc is 0.73, which is more 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)
≥80%
51%
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≥80%
63%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
25%
20%
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Black
34%
25%
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White
31%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle College High School Dtcc 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 Middle College High School Dtcc and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Middle College High School Dtcc often compared to?
Middle College High School Dtccis often viewed alongside schools like C E Jordan High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Middle College High School Dtcc?
The graduation rate of Middle College High School Dtcc is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Middle College High School Dtcc?
106 students attend Middle College High School Dtcc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Middle College High School Dtcc students are Black, 31% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle College High School Dtcc?
Middle College High School Dtcc has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Middle College High School Dtcc offer ?
Middle College High School Dtcc offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle College High School Dtcc part of?
Middle College High School Dtcc is part of Durham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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