Serving 878 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 17:1 is higher 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherwood Githens Middle serves the southwest part of Durham, NC, covering an area of approximately 45.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical drive of 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary being 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherwood Githens Middle School's student population of 878 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
878 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Sherwood Githens Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Githens Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1498 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)43%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
35%
22%
Black
27%
24%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Githens Middle School's ranking?
Sherwood Githens Middle School is ranked #1498 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sherwood Githens Middle School often compared to?
Sherwood Githens Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers-herr Middle School, Brogden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Githens Middle School?
878 students attend Sherwood Githens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sherwood Githens Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood Githens Middle School?
Sherwood Githens Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sherwood Githens Middle School offer ?
Sherwood Githens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sherwood Githens Middle School part of?
Sherwood Githens Middle School is part of Durham School District.
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