Durham Charter School vs Durham School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Charter School
Durham · Charter other · Grades K–11
1,010 students
Durham School of the Arts
Durham · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,764 students
| Measure | Durham Charter School Durham, North Carolina | Durham School of the Arts Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #188 of 528 |
| National rank | – | #7797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,010 | 1,764 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 1,764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 68% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (68% vs 30%).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 26%).
- •Durham Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.2%).
- •Durham Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.8).
- •Durham School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,764 students compared with 1,010.
- •Durham Charter School is a charter school while Durham School of the Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Durham Charter School better than Durham School of the Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Durham Charter School and Durham School of the Arts?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham Charter School: 1,010. Durham School of the Arts: 1,764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham Charter School and Durham School of the Arts rank in North Carolina?
Durham Charter School is unranked and Durham School of the Arts is 188th of 528 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).