How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cabarrus County Schools | Durham Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Concord, North Carolina | Durham, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 34,810 | 31,531 |
| Number of Schools | 44 | 54 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cabarrus County Schools | Durham Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,749 | $15,239 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.4% | 19.5% |
| State Revenue | 55.3% | 46.0% |
| Local Revenue | 30.2% | 34.5% |
Cabarrus County Schools
Federal State Local
Durham Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cabarrus County Schools | Durham Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.0% | 18.9% |
| African American | 23.0% | 37.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 34.9% |
| Asian | 11.8% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.1% | 98.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cabarrus County Schools | Durham Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 130 | 110 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 340.5:1 | 278.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.5% | 36.2% |
School Types
Cabarrus County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
Durham Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 33
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.