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Academic Resources for Durham Public Schools
Varsity Tutors serves students in Durham Public Schools, a public school district serving the Durham area in North Carolina. The district educates 31,083 students across 55 schools.
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55
Schools31,083
Total Students55
Schools13.3:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in Durham Public Schools
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- NC End-of-Grade (Grades 3-5)
- NC End-of-Course (Grades 3-5)
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Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Durham Public Schools students, school information, and other academic resources.
Showing 15 schools with detailed profiles of 55 totalH
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringSouthern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,283 students
Grades 9-12Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
District Performance
Per Student Spending
$15,135
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in Durham Public Schools
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