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Best Schools in Northeast Durham, Durham, NC
Northeast Durham, Durham, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,205 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Northeast Durham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northeast Durham, Durham, NC
The top high schools in Northeast Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The School For Creative Studies
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 540 Students
2. Northern High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1308 Students
3. Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northeast Durham, Durham, NC
The top middle schools in Northeast Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George L Carrington Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
2. Lucas Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
3. Neal Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northeast Durham, Durham, NC
The top elementary schools in Northeast Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrick-moore Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
2. Glenn Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
3. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
4. Eno Valley Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northeast Durham, Durham, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northeast Durham, Durham, NC has a total population of 9,194 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northeast 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 Northeast 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
55.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northeast Durham, Durham, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northeast Durham, Durham, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Northeast Durham, Durham, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northeast Durham, Durham, NC
How many schools are in Northeast Durham, Durham, NC?
Northeast Durham, Durham, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,205 students in total.
How do schools in Northeast Durham perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Northeast Durham score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Northeast Durham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northeast 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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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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