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Best Schools in 27503, NC
27503, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,686 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 27503 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27503, NC
The top high schools in 27503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1308 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27503, NC
The top middle schools in 27503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Discovery Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Discovery Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 11 • 332 Students
2. Lucas Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27503, NC
The top elementary schools in 27503, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mangum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
2. Little River K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27503, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27503, NC has a total population of 3,530 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27503, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27503, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27503, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27503, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27503, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27503, NC
How many schools are in 27503, NC?
27503, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,686 students in total.
How do schools in 27503 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 27503 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 27503 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27503?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations