D−
Durham's Performance Learning Center
PublicHighGrades 9–12VirtualAlternative Education School
401 North Driver Street, Durham, NC 27703 · (919) 560-9190 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
122
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
90%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Durham's Performance Learning Center
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 27 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 37 pts below the state
- Small classes: 7:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency15%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 47.2%
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401 North Driver Street, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 919
Grade 1034
Grade 1144
Grade 1225
Enrollment over time
112’20
132’21
155’22
122’23
122’24
Up 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 50%Hispanic 43%Two or more races 4%White 2%Asian <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.