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Discovery Charter School

Bahama, NC


Discovery Charter School
501 Orange Factory Road
Bahama, NC  27503
Phone: 984-888-5504
Durham County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 7 out of 10 stars
7  

Grades Served: 6-9
Enrollment: 332
Type: Charter School
Discovery Charter School

Discovery Charter School



Metro Area Ranking

#23
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Discovery Charter School is ranked #23 of 50 of the best middle schools in Durham and surrounding areas (54th percentile). Cick the link to see all 50 middle schools.

State Ranking

#311
Statewide Middle School Ranking: Discovery Charter School is ranked #311 out of 774 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (60th percentile). Click the link to see all 774 middle schools.

Overall, Discovery Charter School is a 7-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Durham County, NC and is an independent charter school.

83.9
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: Discovery Charter School had a Student Growth Score of 83.9. This placed Discovery Charter School in the 70th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.






Students

Student Enrollment Trend


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 20% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 32% - Level 4 (Solid)
 32% - Level 4 (Solid)
 10% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 10% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 74% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 74% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 31% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 31% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 42% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 42% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 29% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 29% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 43% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 43% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 19% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 5 (Superior)
 53% - Level 4 (Solid)
 53% - Level 4 (Solid)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 19% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

End of Course Scores

EOC Math I

 70% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 70% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 9% - Level 4 (Solid)
 9% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Discovery Charter School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Little River Elementary School
2.5 miles Durham PK-8
Northern High School
2.7 miles Durham 9-12
Mangum Elementary School
3.0 miles Bahama PK-5
George L Carrington Middle School
3.0 miles Durham 6-8
Eno Valley Elementary School
3.2 miles Durham PK-5
Easley Elementary School
10 
4.2 miles Durham K-5
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
5.0 miles Durham PK-5
Holt Elementary School
5.1 miles Durham PK-5
Riverside High School
5.3 miles Durham 9-12
The School for Creative Studies
5.4 miles Durham 6-12
Hillandale Elementary School
5.8 miles Durham PK-5
Lakeview School
6.3 miles Durham 6-12
Brogden Middle School
7.2 miles Durham 6-8
Butner-Stem Elementary School
7.3 miles Butner PK-5
Glenn Elementary School
7.4 miles Durham K-5
Club Boulevard Elementary School
7.5 miles Durham K-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Little River Elementary School
2.5 miles PK-8
Northern High School
2.7 miles 9-12
Mangum Elementary School
3.0 miles PK-5
George L Carrington Middle School
3.0 miles 6-8
Eno Valley Elementary School
3.2 miles PK-5
Easley Elementary School
10 
4.2 miles K-5
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
5.0 miles PK-5
Holt Elementary School
5.1 miles PK-5
Riverside High School
5.3 miles 9-12
The School for Creative Studies
5.4 miles 6-12
Hillandale Elementary School
5.8 miles PK-5
Lakeview School
6.3 miles 6-12
Brogden Middle School
7.2 miles 6-8
Butner-Stem Elementary School
7.3 miles PK-5
Glenn Elementary School
7.4 miles K-5
Club Boulevard Elementary School
7.5 miles K-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Voyager Academy
5.6 miles Durham K-12
Excelsior Classical Academy
5.6 miles Durham K-11
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders
7.8 miles Durham K-8
Central Park School For Children
8.6 miles Durham K-8
Falls Lake Academy
8.7 miles Creedmoor K-12
Global Scholars Academy
8.8 miles Durham K-8
Durham Charter School
9.2 miles Durham K-9
Reaching All Minds Academy
9.8 miles Durham K-8
Maureen Joy Charter School
9.9 miles Durham K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Voyager Academy
5.6 miles K-12
Excelsior Classical Academy
5.6 miles K-11
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders
7.8 miles K-8
Central Park School For Children
8.6 miles K-8
Falls Lake Academy
8.7 miles K-12
Global Scholars Academy
8.8 miles K-8
Durham Charter School
9.2 miles K-9
Reaching All Minds Academy
9.8 miles K-8
Maureen Joy Charter School
9.9 miles K-8