Durham Public Schools

Headquartered at 511 Cleveland Street in Durham, North Carolina, Durham Public Schools operates as an active, traditional public school system serving the vibrant urban landscape of the Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area. As a central pillar of the city's educational infrastructure, the district oversees 57 operational schools, providing continuous academic instruction from pre-kindergarten through the 13th grade, including specialized high school and early college programs. Enrolling nearly 32,000 students, the district delivers a comprehensive educational framework within a large city setting, ensuring accessible learning opportunities tailored to young learners, adolescent students, and families across the region.

The district's vibrant student body reflects the diverse demographics of the surrounding community, bringing together significant Black and Hispanic student populations alongside White, multiracial, Asian, and Native American learners. To effectively guide and empower its 31,865 enrolled students, Durham Public Schools maintains a substantial workforce totaling nearly 4,500 full-time equivalent staff members. This team is grounded by more than 4,250 full-time equivalent teachers and supported by over 230 specialized support staff members, establishing a strong instructional environment aimed at fostering academic growth, equity, and student success throughout the district.