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Global Scholars Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 201 students in Global Scholars Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Global Scholars Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,734 Schools
# Students
201 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Global Scholars Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
60%
22%
% Black
38%
24%
% White
n/a
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,806 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,826 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,806
$11,168
Spending / Student
$16,826
$11,592
Best Global Scholars Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Dowd St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Global Scholars Academy School District?
Global Scholars Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 201 students.
What is the rank of Global Scholars Academy School District?
Global Scholars Academy School District is ranked #234 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Global Scholars Academy School District?
60% of Global Scholars Academy School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Global Scholars Academy School District?
Global Scholars Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Global Scholars Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,826 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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