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Best 27713 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 10,520 students in 27713, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 261 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27713, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27713, NC are Pearsontown Elementary School, Research Triangle High School and Southwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27713 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27713, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27713, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearsontown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4915 Barbee Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Research Triangle High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3106 East Nc Highway 54
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 998-6757
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 Cook Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3972
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Nc Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 Nc Highway 55, Suite 130
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Gr: K-12 | 3,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Kestrel Heights School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 South Alston Ave.
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1300
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5207 Revere Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3962
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Lowe's Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4418 S Alston Avenue
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3946
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Lyons Farm Elementary School
906 Scott King Rd
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Murray-massenburg Elementary School
3901 S Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27713, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27713, NC include Pearsontown Elementary School, Research Triangle High School and Southwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27713?
10 public schools are located in 27713.
What percentage of students in 27713 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27713 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27713?
27713 public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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