For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,869 students in 27703, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 315 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27703, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27703, NC are Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, Spring Valley Elementary School and R N Harris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27703 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27703, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27703, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Clayton Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3968
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3968
Grades: 9-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Northern Durham Prky
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-2890
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
R N Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Cooper Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3967
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3967
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Research Triangle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Ellis Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Grades: K-8
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3810 Wake Forest Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3960
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S. Miami Blvd.
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 224-1240
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 224-1240
Grades: K-8
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
Maureen Joy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 South Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1600
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1600
Grades: K-8
| 611 students
Rank: #88.
Durham's Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9190
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9190
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #99.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2009 S Miami Boulevard
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3904
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3904
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #1010.
Reaching All Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2703 Holloway St.
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-1899
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-1899
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #1111.
Y E Smith Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2410 E Main Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3900
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holton Career And Resource Center
Vocational School
401 North Driver St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-2219
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-2219
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 536-7203
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 536-7203
Grades: 11-12
| 124 students
27703, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Communities In School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
401 N Driver St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Grades: 5-12
| 174 students
800 Clayton Rd
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27703, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27703, NC include Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, Spring Valley Elementary School and R N Harris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27703, NC?
13 public schools are located in 27703, NC.
What percentage of students in 27703, NC go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 27703, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27703, NC?
27703, NC public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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