For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,784 students in 27713, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 308 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27713, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27713, NC are Pearsontown Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Nc Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27713 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27713, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27713, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearsontown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4915 Barbee Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Cook Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3972
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3972
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Nc Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4220 Nc Highway 55, Suite 130
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Grades: K-12
| 2,891 students
Rank: #44.
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Meridian Parkway, Suite 1
Durham, NC 27713
(984) 262-9237
Durham, NC 27713
(984) 262-9237
Grades: K-12
| 2,815 students
Rank: #55.
Kestrel Heights School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 South Alston Ave.
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1300
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1300
Grades: K-8
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5207 Revere Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3962
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3962
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Lowe's Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4418 S Alston Avenue
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3946
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3946
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
27713, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2700 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4220 Nc Highway 55
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27713, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27713, NC include Pearsontown Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Nc Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27713, NC?
7 public schools are located in 27713, NC.
What percentage of students in 27713, NC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27713, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27713, NC?
27713, NC public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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