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Best Schools in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Downtown Durham, Durham, NC has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,693 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Downtown Durham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
The top high schools in Downtown Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Durham School Of The Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1705 Students
2. C E Jordan High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
3. Riverside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
4. Hillside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
The top middle schools in Downtown Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Montessori Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
2. James E Shepard Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
3. Sherwood Githens Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
4. Brogden Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
The top elementary schools in Downtown Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morehead Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
2. George Watts Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
3. C C Spaulding Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
4. Fayetteville Street Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. Eastway Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
6. Empowered Minds Academy
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Empowered Minds Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 17 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Durham, Durham, NC has a total population of 6,926 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Durham, Durham, 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 Downtown Durham, Durham, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Durham, Durham, 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 Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
How many schools are in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC?
Downtown Durham, Durham, NC has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,693 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Durham perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Downtown Durham score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Downtown Durham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Durham?
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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