For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,464 students in 27701, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27701, NC are Durham School Of The Arts, Central Park School For Child and Durham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27701 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27701, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27701, NC Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durham School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3926
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3926
Grades: 6-12
| 1,705 students
Rank: #22.
Central Park School For Child
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
724 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Grades: K-8
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Durham Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Grades: K-9
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Global Scholars Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Dowd St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Durham College Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Holloway Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
27701, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 E Umstead St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-2208
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-2208
Grades: 8
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27701, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27701, NC include Durham School Of The Arts, Central Park School For Child and Durham Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27701?
5 public middle schools are located in 27701.
What is the racial composition of students in 27701?
27701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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