Surrounding students with a community of support
empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Established in 1992, Communities In Schools of Durham champions the use of evidence-based programs to help youth stay in school, graduate on time, and succeed in life.
As a part of the most effective dropout-prevention network in the U.S., we change the outcome of thousands of youth in Durham.
Durham facts
Health and Safety
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Durham is ranked 37th for health in the state.
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Over 20% of people in Durham are food insecure.
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Durham County has one of the highest youth detention admission rates in the state.
Education
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Durham is ranked 84th for education in the state.
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55% of Durham students were unable to read at grade level or pass Math 1 EOCs.
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Durham county is 15% below the state average for reading and math proficiency.
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20% of students were unable to graduate.
Economic Development
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1 in 4 children in Durham county lives in poverty
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42% of children in Durham county lives in a single parent home
Every child needs and deserves:
A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult A safe place to learn and grow
A healthy start and a healthy future
A marketable skill to use upon graduation
A chance to give back to peers and community
