Research Triangle High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27709 · Research Triangle High School
#4 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#689 of 16,910 nationally
About Research Triangle High School
Research Triangle High School is a charter high located in Durham, in the Research Triangle High School school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 572 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 4th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 572.
There are 65 schools in Durham; Research Triangle High School ranks 1st of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 Research Triangle High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Research Triangle High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kestrel Heights School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students · 1.4 km away
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students · 1.8 km away
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
419 students · 2.2 km away
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 2.9 km away
Alston Ridge Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
917 students · 4.5 km away
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 4.9 km away
Lyons Farm Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students · 5.0 km away
Research Triangle Charter
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
710 students · 5.1 km away
Pearsontown Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students · 5.2 km away
Alston Ridge Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,494 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Charter high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Raleigh Charter High School
Raleigh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
552 students
Central Carolina Academy
Sanford · Charter high · Grades 6–12
536 students
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Sanford · Charter high · Grades 6–12
628 students
Bethany Community School
Summerfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
640 students
Piedmont Classical High School
Browns Summit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
478 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Research Triangle High School a good school?
Research Triangle High School has a Success Index (US) of 84.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #4 of 528 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 Research Triangle High School rank in North Carolina?
Research Triangle High School ranks #4 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #689 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Research Triangle High School?
Research Triangle High School had 572 students in 2025.
Is Research Triangle High School a elementary school or a high school?
Research Triangle High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Research Triangle High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Research Triangle High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.