Top 3 Best 27703 North Carolina Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,525 students in 27703, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27703, NC are Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi and Durham's Performance Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27703 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 27703, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27703 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle College High School @ Dtcc, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 27703, NC Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Clayton Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3968
Grades: 9-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #22.
Durham's Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9190
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 536-7203
Grades: 11-12
| 124 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27703 North Carolina

27703, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 N Driver St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Grades: 5-12
| 174 students
800 Clayton Rd
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 27703, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27703, NC include Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi and Durham's Performance Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 27703, NC?
3 public high schools are located in 27703, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27703, NC?
27703, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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