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Best Schools in 27705, NC
27705, NC has 34 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 22,309 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 27705 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27705, NC
The top high schools in 27705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students
2. Cedar Ridge High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
3. Orange High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
4. C E Jordan High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
5. Riverside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
6. Northern High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1308 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27705, NC
The top middle schools in 27705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Montessori Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
2. Smith Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
3. Orange Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
4. A L Stanback Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
5. Sherwood Githens Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
6. George L Carrington Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
7. Brogden Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27705, NC
The top elementary schools in 27705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morris Grove Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Easley Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
3. River Park Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
4. New Hope Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
5. E K Powe Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
6. Forest View Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 640 Students
7. Holt Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
8. Lakewood Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
9. Hillandale Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
10. Community School Of Digital & Visual Art
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Community School Of Digital And Visual A • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27705, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27705, NC has a total population of 48,269 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27705, 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 27705, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27705, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27705, 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 27705, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27705, NC
How many schools are in 27705, NC?
27705, NC has 34 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 22,309 students in total.
How do schools in 27705 perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in 27705 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 27705 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27705?
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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