Best charter schools in Durham (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 10 schools in Durham, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 185Research Triangle High SchoolDurham · Charter High82% Math proficiency · 572 students
- 265Central Park School For ChildrenDurham · Charter Elementary45% Math proficiency · 585 students
- 337Kestrel Heights SchoolDurham · Charter Elementary26% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 435Maureen Joy Charter SchoolDurham · Charter Elementary41% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 523Reaching All Minds AcademyDurham · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 391 students
- 622Global Scholars AcademyDurham · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 201 students
- 717Research Triangle CharterDurham · Charter Elementary28% Math proficiency · 710 students
- 813KIPP Durham College PreparatoryDurham · Charter Elementary20% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 912Community School of Digital & Visual ArtDurham · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 204 students
- 1012The Institute Development Young LeadersDurham · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 419 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Triangle High School Durham · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 84.5 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 2 | Central Park School For Children Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 65.0 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 585 |
| 3 | Kestrel Heights School Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 37.3 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 4 | Maureen Joy Charter School Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 35.4 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 5 | Reaching All Minds Academy Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 23.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 391 |
| 6 | Global Scholars Academy Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 22.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 201 |
| 7 | Research Triangle Charter Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 17.0 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 710 |
| 8 | KIPP Durham College Preparatory Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 12.9 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 9 | Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 11.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 10 | The Institute Development Young Leaders Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 11.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 419 |
Research Triangle High School in Durham leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Durham with a Success Index (US) of 84.5. Of the 10 schools shown, 10 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina charter schools rankings, every school on the Durham page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Durham?
Research Triangle High School in Durham, North Carolina ranks first among charter schools in Durham with a Success Index (US) of 84.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 572).
How are charter schools in Durham ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.