C E Jordan High School

6806 Garrett Road
Durham, NC 27707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12, C E Jordan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

C E Jordan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

C E Jordan High School's student population of 2,040 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,040 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

C E Jordan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C E Jordan High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1322 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of C E Jordan High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C E Jordan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C E Jordan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of C E Jordan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
31%
20%
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Black
29%
25%
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White
30%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in C E Jordan High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of C E Jordan High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of C E Jordan High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C E Jordan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is C E Jordan High School's ranking?
C E Jordan High School is ranked #1322 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are C E Jordan High School often compared to?
C E Jordan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside High School, Bethesda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of C E Jordan High School?
The graduation rate of C E Jordan High School is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend C E Jordan High School?
2,040 students attend C E Jordan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of C E Jordan High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C E Jordan High School?
C E Jordan High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does C E Jordan High School offer ?
C E Jordan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C E Jordan High School part of?
C E Jordan High School is part of Durham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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