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Best Schools in Old West Durham, Durham, NC
Old West Durham, Durham, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,305 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Old West Durham meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Old West Durham, Durham, NC
The top high schools in Old West Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C E Jordan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
2. Riverside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
Best Middle Schools in Old West Durham, Durham, NC
The top middle schools in Old West Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Montessori Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
2. Brogden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Old West Durham, Durham, NC
The top elementary schools in Old West Durham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. E K Powe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
2. Forest View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 640 Students
3. Lakewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Old West Durham, Durham, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Old West Durham, Durham, NC has a total population of 6,626 with 51% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Old West 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 Old West 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
34.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Old West Durham, Durham, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Old West 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 Old West Durham, Durham, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Old West Durham, Durham, NC
How many schools are in Old West Durham, Durham, NC?
Old West Durham, Durham, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,305 students in total.
How do schools in Old West Durham perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Old West Durham score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Old West Durham meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Old West 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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