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Best Schools in 27704, NC
27704, NC has 26 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 18,728 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 27704 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27704, NC
The top high schools in 27704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. City Of Medicine Academy
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 349 Students
2. Wakefield High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2072 Students
3. The School For Creative Studies
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 540 Students
4. Riverside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
5. Northern High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1308 Students
6. Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
7. Lakeview School
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27704, NC
The top middle schools in 27704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wakefield Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 898 Students
2. George L Carrington Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
3. Lucas Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
4. Neal Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
5. Brogden Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27704, NC
The top elementary schools in 27704, 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. Easley Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
3. Club Boulevard Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
4. E K Powe Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
5. Merrick-moore Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
6. Glenn Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
7. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
8. Holt Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
9. Eno Valley Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
10. Hillandale Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27704, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27704, NC has a total population of 39,624 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27704, 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 27704, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27704, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27704, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27704, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27704, NC
How many schools are in 27704, NC?
27704, NC has 26 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 18,728 students in total.
How do schools in 27704 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 27704 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 27704 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27704?
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%
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