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Best Schools in 27708, NC
27708, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,665 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 27708 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27708, NC
The top high schools in 27708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C E Jordan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
2. Riverside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27708, NC
The top middle schools in 27708, 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. Brogden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27708, NC
The top elementary schools in 27708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. E K Powe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
2. Lakewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27708, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27708, NC has a total population of 5,289 with 100% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27708, 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 27708, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27708, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27708, 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 27708, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27708, NC
How many schools are in 27708, NC?
27708, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,665 students in total.
How do schools in 27708 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 27708 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 27708 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27708?
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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