Best Schools in Durham, NC
Durham, NC has a total of 121 schools including 31 high schools, 18 middle schools and 63 elementary schools. A total of 67,358 students attend Durham, NC schools. On average, schools in Durham score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Durham, NC
Durham, NC has 31 high schools with 22,174 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 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Durham 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. East Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students
4. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
5. Research Triangle High School
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Research Triangle High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
6. Cedar Ridge High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
7. Northwood High
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
8. Durham School Of The Arts
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1705 Students
9. Carrboro High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
10. Orange High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
Best Middle Schools in Durham, NC
Durham, NC has 18 middle schools with 12,151 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 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Durham greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mills Park Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
2. Smith Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
3. Phillips Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
4. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
5. Culbreth Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
6. Lakewood Montessori Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
7. Leesville Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
8. Rogers-herr Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
9. Orange Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
10. Sherwood Githens Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Durham, NC
Durham, NC has 63 elementary schools with 24,156 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 score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Durham exceed expectations.
1. Sycamore Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 786 Students
2. Pearsontown Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
3. Hillsborough Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
4. Scroggs Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
5. George Watts Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
6. Mangum Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
7. North Chatham Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
8. Perry W Harrison Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
9. Easley Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
10. Forest View Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 640 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Durham, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Durham, NC has a total population of 312,468 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, 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, 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
29.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Durham, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Durham, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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