Example

A public school system with 2 elementary Montessori schools, a Health Sciences Academy, its own School of the Arts, and many more offerings. That's Durham Public School, a school district where parents have educational choices for their children.

**A District of Achievement**
DPS is a leader in the states for its small high school option. And the district has three National Middle Schools to Watch, among only 29 middle school in North Carolina to achieve this recognition. Middle and high school improvement has been at the forefront for DPS, and the district has the results to prove this.

**Advanced Academics**
Raising achievement for all students is the key priority in DPS. This includes a focus on Advanced Academics to ensure that more academically rigorous offerings will be made available to a greater number of students. Science also is getting a boost in DPS, with new initiatives and partnerships to improve science education. Durham’s reputation as an arts community is clearly reflected in our schools, where students are performing and pursuing the arts throughout the school year.