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Research Triangle High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 564 students in Research Triangle High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Research Triangle High School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,764 Schools
# Students
564 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Research Triangle High School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 325 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
19%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
16%
25%
% White
38%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,195 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,262
$11,187
Spending / Student
$9,195
$11,612
Best Research Triangle High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Research Triangle High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3106 East Nc Highway 54
Durham, NC 27709
(919) 998-6757
Durham, NC 27709
(919) 998-6757
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Research Triangle High School District?
Research Triangle High School District manages 1 public schools serving 564 students.
What is the rank of Research Triangle High School District?
Research Triangle High School District is ranked #16 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Research Triangle High School District?
38% of Research Triangle High School District students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Research Triangle High School District?
Research Triangle High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Research Triangle High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,195 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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