Global Scholars Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27701 · Global Scholars Academy
#1054 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#43446 of 50,301 nationally
About Global Scholars Academy
Global Scholars Academy is a charter elementary located in Durham, in the Global Scholars Academy school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 201 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1054th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 201.
There are 65 schools in Durham; Global Scholars Academy ranks 30th of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Global Scholars Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Global Scholars Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Park School For Children
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
585 students · 833 m away
Durham School of the Arts
Durham · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,764 students · 1.2 km away
KIPP Durham College Preparatory
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students · 1.3 km away
Eastway Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 1.3 km away
George Watts Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 1.8 km away
Durham Charter School
Durham · Charter other · Grades K–11
1,010 students · 1.9 km away
Club Boulevard Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 2.1 km away
Maureen Joy Charter School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
631 students · 2.2 km away
Morehead Montessori
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 2.3 km away
Burton Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Charter elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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200 students
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
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204 students
Tiller School
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206 students
Legacy Classical Academy
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206 students
Movement School Northwest
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
208 students
Francine Delany New School
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
193 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Global Scholars Academy a good school?
Global Scholars Academy has a Success Index (US) of 22.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1054 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Global Scholars Academy rank in North Carolina?
Global Scholars Academy ranks #1054 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #43446 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Global Scholars Academy?
Global Scholars Academy had 201 students in 2025.
Is Global Scholars Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Global Scholars Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Global Scholars Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Global Scholars Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.