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Durham Academy Middle School Div

3116 Academy Rd Durham, NC 27707

Tel: (919) 489-9118

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,233 students
Yearly Tuition: $35,700
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Durham Academy Middle School Div in Durham, NC serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a large city community.
Established in 1933, the school has an enrollment of 1,233 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 111 teachers.
The school is nonsectarian and affiliated with a state or regional independent school association.
Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the Durham area.
Annual tuition is $35,700, which is above the Durham area average for private elementary and high schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,233 students
Yearly Tuition: $35,700
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Durham Academy Middle School Div ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Durham Academy Middle School Div
Pre-K	36
Kind	72
1	72
2	73
3	73
4	72
5	81
6	101
7	100
8	101
9	118
10	117
11	115
12	102

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Year Founded

1933

Colors

White, Green

Student Body

Total Students

1,233 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

111 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$35,700

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Cavalier

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Durham Academy Middle School Div cost?

Durham Academy Middle School Div's tuition is approximately $35,700 for private students.

What is Durham Academy Middle School Div's ranking?

Durham Academy Middle School Div ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Durham Academy Middle School Div?

The application deadline for Durham Academy Middle School Div is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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No School: Fall Break

October 19, 2026 (Monday)

NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Durham, NC is $17,894 for elementary schools and $22,601 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Durham, NC is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).