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Best Schools in 27713, NC
27713, NC has 24 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 22,230 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 27713 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27713, NC
The top high schools in 27713, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Panther Creek High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students
2. C E Jordan High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
3. Hillside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27713, NC
The top middle schools in 27713, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alston Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1459 Students
2. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
3. James E Shepard Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
4. Sherwood Githens Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
5. Lowe's Grove Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27713, NC
The top elementary schools in 27713, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pearsontown Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
2. North Chatham Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
3. Alston Ridge Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1047 Students
4. Lyons Farm Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 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. Kestrel Heights School
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Kestrel Heights School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 424 Students
8. R N Harris Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
9. Creekside Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
10. Fayetteville Street Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27713, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27713, NC has a total population of 54,944 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27713, 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 27713, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27713, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27713, 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 27713, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27713, NC
How many schools are in 27713, NC?
27713, NC has 24 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 22,230 students in total.
How do schools in 27713 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 27713 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 27713 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27713?
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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