For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 352 students in the neighborhood of East Durham, Durham, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in East Durham is Kipp Durham College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Durham, Durham, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of East Durham, Durham, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Durham College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Holloway Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Durham, Durham, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Durham, Durham, NC include Kipp Durham College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Durham, Durham?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Durham, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Durham, Durham?
the neighborhood of East Durham, Durham public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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