How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Rogers-Herr Middle | Sherwood Githens Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Durham, NC | Durham, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 660 | 878 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Rogers-Herr Middle | Sherwood Githens Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,239 | $15,239 |
| District | Durham Public Schools | Durham Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Rogers-Herr Middle | Sherwood Githens Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.5% | 26.8% |
| African American | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.5% | 34.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 7.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Rogers-Herr Middle | Sherwood Githens Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 321:1 | 275:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.4% | 41.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 60 | 81 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.