For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 261 students in the neighborhood of Walltown, Durham, NC.
The top ranked public school in Walltown is Discovery Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Walltown, Durham, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Walltown, Durham, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Orange Factory Road
Durham, NC 27722
(984) 888-5504
Durham, NC 27722
(984) 888-5504
Grades: 6-10
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Walltown, Durham, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Walltown, Durham, NC include Discovery Charter.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Walltown, Durham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Walltown, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Walltown, Durham?
the neighborhood of Walltown, Durham public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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