Durham schools news
Durham schools news, newest first: Durham Public Schools decisions, attendance zones, the school calendar and board of education votes.
Top story
Rogers-Herr's Tawauna Stewart is DPS Principal of the Year
Tawauna Stewart of Rogers-Herr Middle is Durham Public Schools' 2026-27 Principal of the Year. 98% of survey respondents call her school a good place to work.
School guides
Durham
Durham schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Durham Public Schools serves about 29,700 students. In 2025-26, 53.2% of its state tests were at grade level, against 59.2% statewide. DPS: 919-560-2000.
Spring break
Spring break in Durham 2027: school dates, camps, things to do
Durham Public Schools spring break 2027 is March 22-26 on the traditional calendar. City break camp, a Fun Day April 5, free Duke Gardens and what's open.
Neighborhoods
Durham neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Twelve Durham areas from Trinity Park to Woodcroft and Treyburn: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and August 2026 home values, from official data.
Charter schools
Durham public schools: every school, zone and report card
Every Durham Public Schools school and Durham charter school, with address, grades, 2024-25 enrollment, state grade and zone. DPS: 919-560-2000.
