Best Schools in Durham, NY
Durham, NY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,395 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in Durham underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Durham, NY
The top high schools in Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
2. Cairo-durham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cairo-durham Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
Best Middle Schools in Durham, NY
The top middle schools in Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cairo-durham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cairo-durham Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 256 Students
2. Greenville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Durham, NY
The top elementary schools in Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cairo-durham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cairo-durham Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
2. Scott M Ellis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Durham, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Durham, NY has a total population of 250 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Durham, NY
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, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Durham, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Durham, NY.
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, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Durham, NY
How many schools are in Durham, NY?
Durham, NY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,395 students in total.
How do schools in Durham perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Durham score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in Durham underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 68%
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- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 69%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations