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Best 27704 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,703 students in 27704, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 129 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27704, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27704, NC are Voyager Academy, Club Boulevard Elementary School and Excelsior Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27704 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27704, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27704, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Hock Parc Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Gr: K-12 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Club Boulevard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 W Club Boulevard
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3918
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Gr: K-12 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Northern High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4622 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3956
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
City Of Medicine Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Crutchfield Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2001
Gr: 9-13 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Old Oxford Highway
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2695
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
The School For Creative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Merrick-moore Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2325 Cheek Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3952
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Holt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4019 Holt School Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3928
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Lucas Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
923 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3843
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 E Geer Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Brogden Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Leon Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3906
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Neal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Baptist Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3955
Gr: 6-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeview School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3507 Dearborn Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27704, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27704, NC include Voyager Academy, Club Boulevard Elementary School and Excelsior Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27704?
14 public schools are located in 27704.
What percentage of students in 27704 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27704 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27704?
27704 public schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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