Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, City Of Medicine Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
City Of Medicine Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Of Medicine Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Of Medicine Academy?
The graduation rate of City Of Medicine Academy is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend City Of Medicine Academy?
336 students attend City Of Medicine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of City Of Medicine Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Of Medicine Academy?
City Of Medicine Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does City Of Medicine Academy offer ?
City Of Medicine Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is City Of Medicine Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is City Of Medicine Academy located?
City Of Medicine Academy is located in the Interstate 85 Corridor neighborhood of Durham, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Interstate 85 Corridor.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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