For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,846 students in 27704, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27704, NC are Voyager Academy, Excelsior Classical Academy and The School For Creative Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27704 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27704, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27704, NC Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Voyager Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Hock Parc Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Grades: K-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Grades: K-11
| 987 students
Rank: #33.
The School For Creative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535
Grades: 6-12
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Lucas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
923 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3843
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3843
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Brogden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Leon Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3906
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3906
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #66.
Neal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Baptist Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3955
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3955
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeview School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3507 Dearborn Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
27704, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Wright School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3132 North Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27704, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27704, NC include Voyager Academy, Excelsior Classical Academy and The School For Creative Studies.
How many public middle schools are located in 27704?
7 public middle schools are located in 27704.
What is the racial composition of students in 27704?
27704 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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