For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,204 students in 27704, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27704, NC are City Of Medicine Academy, Voyager Academy and Excelsior Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27704 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 27704, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27704 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is City Of Medicine Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27704, NC Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City Of Medicine Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Crutchfield Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2001
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Hock Parc Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Grades: K-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Grades: K-10
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeview School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3507 Dearborn Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #55.
The School For Creative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535
Grades: 6-12
| 565 students
27704, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Wright School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3132 North Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27704, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27704, NC include City Of Medicine Academy, Voyager Academy and Excelsior Classical Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27704, NC?
5 public high schools are located in 27704, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27704, NC?
27704, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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