George L Carrington Middle

www.carrington.dpsnc.net

771 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George L. Carrington Middle School, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a part of the Durham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by fostering critical thinking and collaboration within a supportive learning environment.

Beyond core academics, Carrington Middle School offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at nurturing well-rounded individuals. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership, striving to create a safe and inclusive culture for all students. By utilizing both classroom instruction and supplemental resources, Carrington aims to meet the unique needs of its student body while maintaining the standards set forth by the Durham Public Schools district.

771

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George L Carrington Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	326
Black	291
Asian	18
Two or More	43

Hispanic
326 (42.3%)
Black
291 (37.7%)
White
93 (12.1%)
Two or More
43 (5.6%)
Asian
18 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3916
Website:	http://www.carrington.dpsnc.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	768
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 272

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 245