Best High Schools in East Durham, Durham, NC

East Durham, Durham, NC has 3 high schools with 610 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 East Durham score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in East Durham greatly exceed expectations.

1. Middle College Hs @ Dtcc

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 106 Students

2. City Of Medicine Academy

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students

3. Durham's Performance Learning Center

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 155 Students

Best Middle Schools in East Durham, Durham, NC

East Durham, Durham, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,856 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 East Durham score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in East Durham meet expectations.

1. Rogers-herr Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

2. Lucas Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students

3. Brogden Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students

4. Neal Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students

5. Kipp Durham College Preparatory

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kipp Durham College Preparatory • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 311 Students

Best Elementary Schools in East Durham, Durham, NC

East Durham, Durham, NC has 9 elementary schools with 3,489 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 East Durham score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in East Durham exceed expectations.

1. Pearsontown Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students

2. Burton Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students

3. Maureen Joy Charter School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maureen Joy Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 616 Students

4. R N Harris Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students

5. Merrick-moore Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students

6. Eastway Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students

7. Y E Smith Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

8. W G Pearson Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students

9. Gift Of Knowledge Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gift Of Knowledge Academy • Private • Grades KG - 2 • 2 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in East Durham, Durham, NC

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

East Durham, Durham, NC has a total population of 6,451 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in East Durham, Durham, NC

6,955

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood East 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

F

58.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

10.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

47.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Durham, Durham, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Durham, Durham, NC.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,804 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit East Durham, Durham, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near East Durham, Durham, NC

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Trinity Park, Durham, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Old West Durham, Durham, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Northeast Durham, Durham, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Garrett Road, Durham, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Six Forks, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations