Durham School of the Arts vs Global Scholars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham School of the Arts
Durham · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,764 students
Global Scholars Academy
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students
| Measure | Durham School of the Arts Durham, North Carolina | Global Scholars Academy Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 528 | #1054 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7797 of 16,910 | #43446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,764 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 1,764 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 22% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 22.2).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (68% vs 22%).
- •Durham School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •Global Scholars Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Global Scholars Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.8).
- •Durham School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,764 students compared with 201.
- •Durham School of the Arts is a public school while Global Scholars Academy is a charter 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 School of the Arts better than Global Scholars Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Durham School of the Arts ranks higher (52.2 vs 22.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Durham School of the Arts and Global Scholars Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham School of the Arts: 1,764. Global Scholars Academy: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham School of the Arts and Global Scholars Academy rank in North Carolina?
Durham School of the Arts is 188th of 528 and Global Scholars Academy is 1054th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).