Durham Academy Middle School Div in Durham, NC serves co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade in a large city community.
Established in 1933, the school has an enrollment of 1,233 students with a student鈥搕eacher 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)
Top Rankings
Durham Academy Middle School Div ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1933
Colors
White, Green
Student Body
Total Students
1,233 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,700
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavalier
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Event
Date
First Day of Middle School Extended Day
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of Lower School Extended Day
August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School: Fall Break
October 19, 2026 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is International Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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(919) 688-4245
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