Best Schools in Durham County, NC
Durham County, NC has a total of 98 schools including 25 high schools, 11 middle schools and 53 elementary schools. A total of 50,713 students attend Durham County, NC schools. On average, schools in Durham County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Durham County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Durham County, NC
Durham County, NC has 25 high schools with 16,119 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Durham County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Durham County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Middle College Hs @ Dtcc
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 106 Students
2. City Of Medicine Academy
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students
3. Research Triangle High School
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Research Triangle High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
4. Durham School Of The Arts
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1705 Students
5. J D Clement Early College Hs
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 395 Students
6. Riverside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
7. C E Jordan High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
8. Durham School Of Technology
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 251 Students
9. The School For Creative Studies
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 540 Students
10. Hillside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
Best Middle Schools in Durham County, NC
Durham County, NC has 11 middle schools with 6,090 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Durham County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Durham County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lakewood Montessori Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
2. Rogers-herr Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
3. Discovery Charter
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Discovery Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 9 • 332 Students
4. Sherwood Githens Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
5. George L Carrington Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
6. James E Shepard Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
7. Lucas Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
8. Brogden Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
9. Lowe's Grove Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
10. Neal Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Durham County, NC
Durham County, NC has 53 elementary schools with 19,627 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Durham County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Durham County exceed expectations.
1. Pearsontown Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
2. George Watts Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
3. Mangum Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
4. Easley Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
5. Forest View Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 640 Students
6. Central Park School For Child
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Central Park School For Children • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 594 Students
7. Morehead Montessori
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
8. Creekside Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
9. Little River K-8 School
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 374 Students
10. E K Powe Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Durham County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Durham County, NC has a total population of 324,833 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Durham County, 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 Durham County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Durham County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Durham County, 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 Durham County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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