Best 27707 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,275 students in 27707, NC (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,337 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 27707, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 27707, NC are J D Clement Early College High School, Lakewood Montessori Middle School and Durham School Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27707 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27707, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).