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Best 27707 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,491 students in 27707, NC (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,500 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 27707, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27707, NC are J D Clement Early College High School, Lakewood Montessori Middle School and Durham School Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27707 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27707, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27707, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J D Clement Early College High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1801 Fayetteville Street, Nccu
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2696
Gr: 9-13 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2119 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2894
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Durham School Of Technology
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-9183
Gr: 9-13 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rogers-herr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
911 Cornwallis Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3970
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Morehead Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 Cobb Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3954
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
C E Jordan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6806 Garrett Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3912
Gr: 9-12 | 2,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Githens Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3966
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
James E Shepard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Dakota Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3938
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Hope Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3005 Dixon Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3980
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5321 Ephesus Church Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3919
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Hillside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3925
Gr: 9-12 | 1,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Ignite Online Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5321 Ephesus Church Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 972-4400
Gr: K-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
W G Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Fayettville Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3988
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Fayetteville Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2905 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3944
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 Vesson Avenue
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3939
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
C C Spaulding Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1531 S Roxboro Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3974
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
West Triangle High School
Charter School
Rock Quarry Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 807-3300

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27707, NC?
How many public schools are located in 27707?
17 public schools are located in 27707.
What percentage of students in 27707 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 27707 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27707?
27707 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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