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The School for Creative Studies
PublicHighGrades 6–12Virtual
5001 Red Mill Rd, Durham, NC 27704 · (919) 560-3535 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
350
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–12
What stands out about The School for Creative Studies
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 46.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency23%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.2%
Location
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5001 Red Mill Rd, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 659
Grade 746
Grade 865
Grade 936
Grade 1057
Grade 1140
Grade 1247
Enrollment over time
655’20
565’21
540’22
438’23
350’24
Down 46.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 49%Hispanic 32%White 13%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.