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Best Schools in East Durham, Durham, NC
East Durham, Durham, NC has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,923 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in East Durham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in East Durham, Durham, NC
The top high schools in East Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle College Hs @ Dtcc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 106 Students
2. Riverside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
3. Hillside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
4. Durham's Performance Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 155 Students
Best Middle Schools in East Durham, Durham, NC
The top middle schools in East Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James E Shepard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
2. Kipp Durham College Preparatory
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Kipp Durham College Preparatory • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 311 Students
3. Brogden Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East Durham, Durham, NC
The top elementary schools in East Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
2. Maureen Joy Charter School
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Maureen Joy Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 616 Students
3. R N Harris Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
4. Eastway Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
5. Y E Smith Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
6. Gift Of Knowledge Academy
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
58.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 East Durham, Durham, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in East Durham, Durham, NC
How many schools are in East Durham, Durham, NC?
East Durham, Durham, NC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,923 students in total.
How do schools in East Durham perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in East Durham score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in East Durham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East 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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