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Best Northeast Durham Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,610 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC.

The top ranked public schools in Northeast Durham are Sandy Ridge Elementary School, The School For Creative Studies and Glenn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC public schools have an score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
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1417 Old Oxford Highway
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2695

Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #22.

The School For Creative Studies

Magnet School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
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5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535

Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #33.

Glenn Elementary School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 25%)
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2415 E Geer Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3920

Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: n/an/a

North Oak Academy

Charter School

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2201 E Geer StDurham, NC 27704
Durham, NC 27704
(984) 244-5528

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC include Sandy Ridge Elementary School, The School For Creative Studies and Glenn Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham?

4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham?

the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).