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Brogden Middle School vs. Sherwood Githens Middle School

Should you attend Brogden Middle School or Sherwood Githens Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Brogden Middle School
1001 Leon Street
Durham, NC 27704
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Sherwood Githens Middle School
4800 Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Brogden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Sherwood Githens Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 693 students in grades 6-8, Brogden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 811 students in grades 6-8, Sherwood Githens Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
693 students
811 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brogden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sherwood Githens Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brogden Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherwood Githens Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brogden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sherwood Githens Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brogden Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Githens Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2371 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1498 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brogden Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sherwood Githens Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brogden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Githens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brogden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Githens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brogden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Githens Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brogden Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sherwood Githens Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
245
275
Grade 7 Students
239
253
Grade 8 Students
209
283

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sherwood Githens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brogden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sherwood Githens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brogden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sherwood Githens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
36%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brogden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sherwood Githens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
12%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brogden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sherwood Githens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brogden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sherwood Githens Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brogden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sherwood Githens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brogden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sherwood Githens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(19-20 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brogden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sherwood Githens Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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