Rogers-Herr Middle

www.rogersherr.dpsnc.net/

643 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rogers-Herr Middle School, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a vibrant public school serving a diverse student body within the Durham Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a variety of educational programs designed to engage students during their critical middle school years, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rogers-Herr is known for promoting student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, cultivate leadership abilities, and prepare for success in high school and beyond. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on holistic student growth, Rogers-Herr Middle School serves as a vital pillar in the local Durham community.

643

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rogers-Herr Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	164
Black	260
Asian	17
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
260 (40.4 %)
White
169 (26.3 %)
Hispanic
164 (25.5 %)
Two or More
32 (5.0 %)
Asian
17 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3970
Website:	http://www.rogersherr.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	657
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 225

Grade 7 210

Grade 8 208