K-12 Student Membership Trends by School Type

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    Key Takeaways:

    Both statewide and in Durham County, enrollment in traditional K-12 public schools declined in each of the past four years, with more families opting to enroll in charter schools or home schools.

  • Data Sources:

    -Traditional Public and Charter Schools: NC DPI Department of Financial & Business Services – First Month Last Day Membership by District  

    http://www.ncpublicschools.org/fbs/accounting/data/

    -Private Schools: North Carolina Department of Administration

    https://ncadmin.nc.gov/citizens/private-school-information/state-north-carolina-private-grade-k-12-school-statistics

    -Home Schools: North Carolina Department of Administration

    https://ncadmin.nc.gov/citizens/home-school/non-public-education-resources-stats