Durham Facts
Health & Safety
Durham is ranked 37th for health in the state.
Over 20% of people in Durham are food insecure.
Durham County has one of the highest youth detention admission rates in the state.
Education
Durham is ranked 84th for education in the state.
55% of Durham students were unable to read at grade level or pass Math 1 EOCs.
Durham county is 15% below the state average for reading and math proficiency.
20% of students were unable to graduate.
Economic Development
1 in 4 children in Durham county lives in poverty
42% of children in Durham county lives in a single parent home
Success Stories
Every Child Needs & Deserves
Every Child Needs & Deserves
A Relationship With A Caring Adult
A Safe Place To Learn & Grow
A Healthy Start & A Healthy Future
A Marketable Skill to Use Upon Graduation
A Chance To Give Back To Peers & Community