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Best Schools in 27707, NC
27707, NC has 31 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 16,162 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 27707 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27707, NC
The top high schools in 27707, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J D Clement Early College Hs
SchoolGrade
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 395 Students
2. East Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students
3. Durham School Of Technology
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 251 Students
4. C E Jordan High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
5. Hillside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27707, NC
The top middle schools in 27707, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Montessori Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
2. Phillips Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
3. Rogers-herr Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
4. James E Shepard Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
5. Sherwood Githens Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
6. Lowe's Grove Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27707, NC
The top elementary schools in 27707, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morehead Montessori
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
2. Ephesus Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
3. Lyons Farm Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
4. Rashkis Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
5. Southwest Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students
6. W G Pearson Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
7. Forest View Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 640 Students
8. R N Harris Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
9. Hope Valley Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 627 Students
10. C C Spaulding Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27707, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27707, NC has a total population of 49,986 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27707, 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 27707, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27707, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27707, 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 27707, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27707, NC
How many schools are in 27707, NC?
27707, NC has 31 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 16,162 students in total.
How do schools in 27707 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 27707 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 27707 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27707?
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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