Serving 395 students in grades 9-12, J D Clement Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority 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: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J D Clement Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
J D Clement Early College High School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of J D Clement Early College High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
55%
25%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are J D Clement Early College High School often compared to?
J D Clement Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C E Jordan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of J D Clement Early College High School?
The graduation rate of J D Clement Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend J D Clement Early College High School?
395 students attend J D Clement Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of J D Clement Early College High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J D Clement Early College High School?
J D Clement Early College High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J D Clement Early College High School offer ?
J D Clement Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J D Clement Early College High School part of?
J D Clement Early College High School is part of Durham School District.
In what neighborhood is J D Clement Early College High School located?
J D Clement Early College High School is located in the North Carolina Central University neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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