For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,344 students in 27707, NC (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,337 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 27707, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27707, NC are J D Clement Early College High School, Lakewood Montessori Middle School and Durham School Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27707 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27707, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27707, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J D Clement Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Fayetteville Street, Nccu
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2696
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2696
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2119 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2894
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2894
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Durham School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-9183
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-9183
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Rogers-herr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
911 Cornwallis Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3970
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3970
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Morehead Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Cobb Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3954
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3954
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #66.
C E Jordan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6806 Garrett Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3912
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3912
Grades: 9-12
| 2,040 students
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Githens Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3966
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3966
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #88.
James E Shepard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Dakota Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3938
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3938
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Hope Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3005 Dixon Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3980
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3980
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1010.
Creekside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Ephesus Church Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3919
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3919
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1111.
Hillside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3925
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3925
Grades: 9-12
| 1,526 students
Rank: #1212.
Ignite Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Ephesus Church Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3749
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3749
Grades: K-12
| 467 students
Rank: #1313.
W G Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Fayettville Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3988
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3988
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Fayetteville Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3944
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3944
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Vesson Avenue
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3939
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3939
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1616.
C C Spaulding Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1531 S Roxboro Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3974
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3974
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27707, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27707, NC include J D Clement Early College High School, Lakewood Montessori Middle School and Durham School Of Technology.
How many public schools are located in 27707?
16 public schools are located in 27707.
What percentage of students in 27707 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 27707 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27707?
27707 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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