Enrollment
164
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Durham, NC
Middle College Hs @ Dtcc
Federal NCES profile for Middle College Hs @ Dtcc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370126002761
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College Hs @ Dtcc earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 11
- high schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College Hs @ Dtcc has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College Hs @ Dtcc ranks #2 of 11 high schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126002761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle College Hs @ Dtcc compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle College Hs @ Dtcc
Middle College Hs @ Dtcc is a lower-poverty, small high school in Durham, North Carolina, enrolling 164 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 97% of North Carolina schools and 73% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the North Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of North Carolina schools, with 164 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 32 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 73/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 82 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Durham Public Schools spends $14,937 per pupil, 24% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Durham's high schools, it stands alongside C E Jordan High (2,189 students): Middle College Hs @ Dtcc is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 19.4:1).
Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students) and Riverside High (1,900 students) alongside Middle College Hs @ Dtcc.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Middle College Hs @ Dtcc compares
Middle College Hs @ Dtcc on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 73% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 70% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,937
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 82 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 32.3%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Middle College Hs @ Dtcc is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durham Public Schools, which includes Middle College Hs @ Dtcc.
$14,937
Per student
+24%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.0%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Middle College Hs @ Dtcc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle College Hs @ Dtcc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Durham
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C E Jordan High
Standard public school
2,189 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,900 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Hillside High
Standard public school
1,433 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Standard public school
1,384 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Northern High
Standard public school
1,281 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Research Triangle High School
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middle College Hs @ Dtcc
How many students attend Middle College Hs @ Dtcc?
Middle College Hs @ Dtcc has 164 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durham, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College Hs @ Dtcc?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College Hs @ Dtcc is 27.3:1, which is 73% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle College Hs @ Dtcc?
19.8% of students at Middle College Hs @ Dtcc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle College Hs @ Dtcc?
The largest demographic group at Middle College Hs @ Dtcc is White at 32.3% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College Hs @ Dtcc?
Middle College Hs @ Dtcc has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middle College Hs @ Dtcc rank among high schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College Hs @ Dtcc ranks #2 of 11 high schools in Durham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Durham on the city page.
Is Middle College Hs @ Dtcc a good school?
Middle College Hs @ Dtcc earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides Middle College Hs @ Dtcc, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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