How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Durham Public Schools | Gaston County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Durham, North Carolina | Gastonia, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 31,531 | 30,281 |
| Number of Schools | 54 | 56 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Durham Public Schools | Gaston County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,239 | $12,190 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.5% | 19.4% |
| State Revenue | 46.0% | 64.3% |
| Local Revenue | 34.5% | 16.3% |
Durham Public Schools
Federal State Local
Gaston County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Durham Public Schools | Gaston County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.9% | 46.0% |
| African American | 37.2% | 24.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.9% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | 87.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Durham Public Schools | Gaston County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 110 | 116 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 11 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 278.8:1 | 308.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.2% | 26.8% |
School Types
Durham Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 33
Gaston County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 30
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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.