The School for Creative Studies

Durham, NC

The School for Creative Studies

5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27704

Phone: 919-560-3535
Durham County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 5 out of 10 stars

Grades Served: 6-12
Enrollment: 324

Type: Regular School

The School for Creative Studies

Metro Area Ranking

#35

Metro Area Middle School Ranking: The School for Creative Studies is ranked #35 of 50 of the best middle schools in Durham and surrounding areas (30th percentile). Cick the link to see all 50 middle schools.

#20

Metro Area High School Ranking: The School for Creative Studies is ranked #20 out of 29 of the best high schools in Durham and surrounding areas (31st percentile). Cick the link to see all 29 high schools.

State Ranking

#445

Statewide Middle School Ranking: The School for Creative Studies is ranked #445 out of 773 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (42nd percentile). Click the link to see all 773 middle schools.

#283

Statewide High School Ranking: The School for Creative Studies is ranked #283 out of 470 of the best high schools in North Carolina (40th percentile). Click the link to see all 470 high schools.

Overall, The School for Creative Studies is a 5-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Durham County, NC. The School for Creative Studies has an enrollment of approximately 324 students and serves grades 6-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

87.0
(Exceeded Growth)

Student Growth Score: The School for Creative Studies had a Student Growth Score of 87.0. This placed The School for Creative Studies in the 76th percentile of 2375 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.

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Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

American Indian - N/A

Asian - N/A

Black - 48%

Hispanic - 34%

Two or More Races - 3%

Pacific Islander - N/A

White - 14%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at The School for Creative Studies for the 2024-2025 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.

North Carolina Standardized Tests

Average ACT Scores

Subject	Average Score at This School Average Score	This School's State Percentile Rating State Percentile	State Average of All NC Schools State Average
English	15.1	37th	15.8
Math	16.1	27th	17.6
Reading	18.1	45th	18.2
Science	17.6	40th	17.9

Nearly all North Carolina public and charter school students who are enrolled in grade 11 for the first time are required to take the ACT. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at The School for Creative Studies stack up against those of other high schools in North Carolina.

Graduation Rate

94% - The School for Creative Studies

90% - Median of North Carolina high schools

94% - The School for Creative Studies

90% - Median of North Carolina high schools

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

6% - Level 5 (Superior)

18% - Level 4 (Solid)

27% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

18% - Level 4 (Solid)

18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

61% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

10% - Level 5 (Superior)

22% - Level 4 (Solid)

14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 37

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

18% - Level 4 (Solid)

24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

11% - Level 5 (Superior)

11% - Level 4 (Solid)

22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

56% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

5% - Level 5 (Superior)

5% - Level 4 (Solid)

26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

7% - Level 5 (Superior)

25% - Level 4 (Solid)

20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

48% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

10% - Level 5 (Superior)

31% - Level 4 (Solid)

22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

37% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

38% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

25% - Level 4 (Solid)

25% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC English 2

58% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

22% - Level 4 (Solid)

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC Math I

61% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

27% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

9% - Level 4 (Solid)

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2024-2025 school year. Rankings for The School for Creative Studies and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

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School Name	Stars	Distance	City	Grades Served
Sandy Ridge Elementary School	3	2.9 miles	Durham	PK-5
Little River Elementary School	6	2.9 miles	Durham	PK-5
Glenn Elementary School	5	3.1 miles	Durham	PK-5
Lakeview School	1	3.9 miles	Durham	6-12
Holt Elementary School	3	4.9 miles	Durham	PK-5
Merrick-Moore Elementary School	5	4.9 miles	Durham	PK-5
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability	2	5.0 miles	Durham	9-12
Eno Valley Elementary School	2	5.1 miles	Durham	PK-5
Northern High School	3	5.2 miles	Durham	9-12
George L Carrington Middle School	4	5.2 miles	Durham	6-8
Club Boulevard Elementary School	7	5.6 miles	Durham	K-5
Butner-Stem Elementary School	5	5.7 miles	Butner	PK-5
Brogden Middle School	3	5.8 miles	Durham	6-8
Easley Elementary School	10	5.8 miles	Durham	PK-5
Hillandale Elementary School	2	6.3 miles	Durham	PK-5

School Name	Stars	Distance	Grades Served
Sandy Ridge Elementary School	3	2.9 miles	PK-5
Little River Elementary School	6	2.9 miles	PK-5
Glenn Elementary School	5	3.1 miles	PK-5
Lakeview School	1	3.9 miles	6-12
Holt Elementary School	3	4.9 miles	PK-5
Merrick-Moore Elementary School	5	4.9 miles	PK-5
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability	2	5.0 miles	9-12
Eno Valley Elementary School	2	5.1 miles	PK-5
Northern High School	3	5.2 miles	9-12
George L Carrington Middle School	4	5.2 miles	6-8
Club Boulevard Elementary School	7	5.6 miles	K-5
Butner-Stem Elementary School	5	5.7 miles	PK-5
Brogden Middle School	3	5.8 miles	6-8
Easley Elementary School	10	5.8 miles	PK-5
Hillandale Elementary School	2	6.3 miles	PK-5

Charter Schools Nearby

School Name	Stars	Distance	City	Grades Served
Voyager Academy	9	4.3 miles	Durham	K-12
Excelsior Classical Academy	6	4.7 miles	Durham	K-12
Discovery Charter School	5	5.4 miles	Bahama	6-11
Falls Lake Academy	9	5.6 miles	Creedmoor	K-12
Reaching All Minds Academy	6	6.0 miles	Durham	K-8
Global Scholars Academy	3	6.3 miles	Durham	K-8
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders	5	6.4 miles	Durham	K-8
Central Park School For Children	7	6.4 miles	Durham	K-8
Maureen Joy Charter School	5	6.8 miles	Durham	K-8
Durham Charter School	6	7.3 miles	Durham	K-11

School Name	Stars	Distance	Grades Served
Voyager Academy	9	4.3 miles	K-12
Excelsior Classical Academy	6	4.7 miles	K-12
Discovery Charter School	5	5.4 miles	6-11
Falls Lake Academy	9	5.6 miles	K-12
Reaching All Minds Academy	6	6.0 miles	K-8
Global Scholars Academy	3	6.3 miles	K-8
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders	5	6.4 miles	K-8
Central Park School For Children	7	6.4 miles	K-8
Maureen Joy Charter School	5	6.8 miles	K-8
Durham Charter School	6	7.3 miles	K-11


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