For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,166 students in 27701, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 603 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 27701, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27701, NC are George Watts Elementary School, Durham School Of The Arts and Central Park School For Child. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27701 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27701, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27701, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Watts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Watts Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3947
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3947
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Durham School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3926
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3926
Grades: 6-12
| 1,763 students
Rank: #33.
Central Park School For Child
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
724 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Grades: K-8
| 578 students
Rank: #44.
Burton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Mathison Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3908
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3908
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Healthy Start Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Global Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Dowd St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #77.
Eastway Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 North Alston Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3910
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Durham College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Holloway Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Grades: 5-8
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
511 Cleveland St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3749
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3749
Grades: K-12
| 715 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 schools in 27701, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27701, NC include George Watts Elementary School, Durham School Of The Arts and Central Park School For Child.
How many public schools are located in 27701, NC?
9 public schools are located in 27701, NC.
What percentage of students in 27701, NC go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 27701, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27701, NC?
27701, NC public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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