For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,544 students in 27703, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27703, NC are Durham's Performance Learning Center and Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27703 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27703, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27703 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle College High School Dtcc, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27703, NC Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durham's Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9190
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9190
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Clayton Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3968
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3968
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle College High School Dtcc
Magnet School
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 536-7203
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 536-7203
Grades: 11-12
| 106 students
27703, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Communities In School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
401 N Driver St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Grades: 5-12
| 174 students
800 Clayton Rd
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27703, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27703, NC include Durham's Performance Learning Center and Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi.
How many public high schools are located in 27703?
3 public high schools are located in 27703.
What is the racial composition of students in 27703?
27703 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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