For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 635 students in the neighborhood of Parkwood, Durham, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Parkwood is Parkwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Parkwood, Durham, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).
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).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Parkwood, Durham, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkwood, Durham, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkwood, Durham, NC include Parkwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkwood, Durham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkwood, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Parkwood, Durham?
the neighborhood of Parkwood, Durham public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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