Durham Academy Middle School Div
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Durham, NC
3116 Academy Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in North Carolina
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 220% since 2017–18
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Durham, North Carolina, Durham Academy Middle School Div is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,211 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 220% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 1,211
- Teachers
- 264.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 580 girls, 631 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in North Carolina (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 90% of independent schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Durham Academy Middle School Div whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Durham Academy Middle School Div
What grades does Durham Academy Middle School Div serve?
Durham Academy Middle School Div serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Durham Academy Middle School Div?
About 1,211 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Durham Academy Middle School Div?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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