For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 393 students in the neighborhood of Old West Durham, Durham, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Old West Durham is E K Powe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old West Durham, Durham, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Old West Durham, Durham, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E K Powe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
913 9th Street
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3963
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3963
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old West Durham, Durham, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old West Durham, Durham, NC include E K Powe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old West Durham, Durham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old West Durham, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old West Durham, Durham?
the neighborhood of Old West Durham, Durham public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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