2025-26
SECONDARY
STUDENT
ASSIGNMENT PLAN

For middle and high school students. Durham Public Schools will continue to bring the power of possibilities home when we expand our student assignment plan to middle and high school students, beginning in 2025-26.

What you need to know
Students will continue to have enhanced access to a variety of learning opportunities, supported by short bus routes and equitable programs.

The 2025-26 Secondary Student Assignment Plan will:

  • Create additional year-round school access for middle school students
  • Continue Dual Language Immersion (DLI) options through middle school, with aligned language courses continuing in high school
  • Offer middle schools with Montessori-grounded programs, continuing the philosophy and key tenets of Montessori elementary learning

A few things to know:

Nothing changes for secondary school students until the 2025-26 school year.

Students entering 6th grade in 2025-26 will be assigned to the new boundary middle school for their address. Those in 7th and 8th grades will remain in their current school.

Students entering 9th grade in 2025-26 will be assigned to the new boundary high school for their address. Those in 10-12th grades will remain in their current school.

Feeder Patterns Under GT Plan

Please note that these feeder patterns are based on attendance zone. Students who attend a magnet program may follow a different path.

Northern
 
Carrington
  • Eno Valley
  • Holt
Lucas
  • Sandy Ridge
  • Little River
  • Mangum
Riverside
 
Carrington
  • Easley
  • Hillandale
Brogden
  • EK Powe
  • Club Blvd
  • Watts
  • YE Smith
  • Eastway
  • Forest View
Southern
 
Neal
  • Glenn
  • Merrick-Moore
  • Oak Grove
  • Spring Valley
  • Bethesda
Jordan
 
Githens
  • Hope Valley
  • Murray-Massenburg
  • Spaulding
  • Southwest
  • Creekside
  • Forest View
Lakewood
  • Lakewood
  • Morehead
Hillside
 
Lowe's Grove
  • Pearsontown
  • Parkwood
  • Lyons Farm
Shepard
  • Fayetteville
  • Burton
  • RN Harris

Magnet pathways

Students attending a magnet program may also have a priority path to continue their program at the secondary level. More information can be found here:

IB
Hillside
  • Shepard
Shepard
  • Burton
  • EK Powe
Montessori
Lucas
Lakewood
  • Morehead
  • Little River
  • Watts
Year-Round
School for Creative Studies
  • Easley
  • Eastway
  • Holt
  • Oak Grove
  • WG Pearson (based on address)
Rogers-Herr
  • Eastway
  • Hope Valley
  • Pearsontown
  • WG Pearson (based on address)
DLI
Brogden
  • Holt
  • Club
  • Merrick-Moore
  • Lyons Farm
  • Southwest
  •  
  • Lakewood
  • Bethesda
Important Dates
Mark your calendar for these important dates and deadlines, and be sure to sign up for email and/or text alerts to stay informed.
Upcoming Dates...
WEEK of OCTOBER 14

Student Assignment Letters are Mailed

Check your mailbox for a letter from the Office of Student Assignment. This will inform you of your official region and zoned elementary school.
NOVEMBER 24

Showcase of Schools

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
N.C. Central University Student Center
500 Nelson St., Durham, NC