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Best Schools in 27703, NC
27703, NC has 35 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 19 elementary) serving 24,082 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 27703 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27703, NC
The top high schools in 27703, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle College Hs @ Dtcc
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 106 Students
2. Research Triangle High School
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Research Triangle High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
3. Leesville Road High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2613 Students
4. Wakefield High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2072 Students
5. Riverside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
6. Hillside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
7. Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
8. Durham's Performance Learning Center
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 155 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27703, NC
The top middle schools in 27703, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leesville Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
2. Pine Hollow Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students
3. Wakefield Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 898 Students
4. James E Shepard Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
5. Neal Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
6. Brogden Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
7. Lowe's Grove Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27703, NC
The top elementary schools in 27703, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Union Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
2. Sycamore Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 786 Students
3. Oak Grove Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
4. Burton Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
5. Reaching All Minds Academy
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Reaching All Minds Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 400 Students
6. Spring Valley Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
7. Merrick-moore Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
8. Glenn Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
9. The Institute Development Young Leaders
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The Institute For The Development Of You • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 397 Students
10. Maureen Joy Charter School
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Maureen Joy Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 616 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27703, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27703, NC has a total population of 61,141 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27703, 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 27703, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27703, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27703, 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 27703, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27703, NC
How many schools are in 27703, NC?
27703, NC has 35 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 24,082 students in total.
How do schools in 27703 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 27703 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 27703 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27703?
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: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations