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Best Schools in 27701, NC
27701, NC has 25 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 15,000 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 27701 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27701, NC
The top high schools in 27701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Durham School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1705 Students
2. C E Jordan High
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
3. Riverside High
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
4. Hillside High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27701, NC
The top middle schools in 27701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Montessori Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
2. James E Shepard Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
3. Sherwood Githens Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
4. Kipp Durham College Preparatory
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Projected Test Scores
Kipp Durham College Preparatory • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 311 Students
5. Brogden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27701, NC
The top elementary schools in 27701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morehead Montessori
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
2. George Watts Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
3. Burton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
4. Central Park School For Child
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Projected Test Scores
Central Park School For Children • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 594 Students
5. Club Boulevard Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
6. E K Powe Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
7. R N Harris Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
8. C C Spaulding Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
9. Fayetteville Street Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
10. Global Scholars Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Global Scholars Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27701, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27701, NC has a total population of 24,979 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27701, 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 27701, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27701, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27701, 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 27701, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27701, NC
How many schools are in 27701, NC?
27701, NC has 25 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 15,000 students in total.
How do schools in 27701 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 27701 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 27701 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27701?
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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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations