Top 5 Best 27701 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,123 students in 27701, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27701, NC are Durham School Of The Arts, Central Park School For Child and Healthy Start Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27701 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 27701, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 27701, NC Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durham School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3926
Grades: 6-12
| 1,763 students
Rank: #22.
Central Park School For Child
Charter School
Math: 40% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
724 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Grades: K-8
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Healthy Start Academy
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Global Scholars Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Dowd St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Durham College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1107 Holloway Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Grades: 5-8
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Online Academy
511 Cleveland St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3749
Grades: K-12
| 715 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27701 North Carolina

27701, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 E Umstead St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-2208
Grades: 8
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27701, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27701, NC include Durham School Of The Arts, Central Park School For Child and Healthy Start Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27701, NC?
6 public middle schools are located in 27701, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27701, NC?
27701, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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