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Best Schools in Durham, North Carolina
Compare 69 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
69
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
45,341
Total Students
Across Durham
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
69 schools found
Southwest Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2320 Cook Road, Durham, NC 27713
0
Rating
Students
639
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
publichighGrade 9-12
800 Clayton Road, Durham, NC 27703
0
Rating
Students
1,384
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Riverside High
publichighGrade 9-12
3218 Rose Of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712
0
Rating
Students
1,900
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lakeview School
publichighGrade 6-12
3507 Dearborn Drive, Durham, NC 27704
0
Rating
Students
52
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lucas Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
923 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27704
0
Rating
Students
400
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Parkwood Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5207 Revere Road, Durham, NC 27713
0
Rating
Students
491
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Y E Smith Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2410 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27703
0
Rating
Students
358
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Grove Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3810 Wake Forest Road, Durham, NC 27703
0
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Easley Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
302 Lebanon Circle, Durham, NC 27712
0
Rating
Students
490
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Morehead Montessori
publicelementaryPK-5
909 Cobb Street, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lakewood Montessori Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2119 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
309
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
C C Spaulding Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1531 S Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hope Valley Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3005 Dixon Road, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
539
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Murray-Massenburg Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3901 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27713
0
Rating
Students
517
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lyons Farm Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
906 Scott King Rd, Durham, NC 27713
0
Rating
Students
608
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Durham School Of Technology
publicElementary9-13th Grade
3727 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
219
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
W G Pearson Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3501 Fayettville Street, Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sandy Ridge Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1417 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, NC 27704
0
Rating
Students
589
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ignite Online Academy
publichighK-12
5321 Ephesus Church Rd., Durham, NC 27707
0
Rating
Students
363
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Merrick-Moore Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2325 Cheek Road, Durham, NC 27704
0
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Durham
Durham, North Carolina is home to 69 schools serving over 45,341 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math0%
ELA0%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)12
Moderate (15-20:1)7
Large (>20:1)1
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,900 students at Riverside High
- Best ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Durham, North Carolina?
There are 69 schools in Durham, serving 45,341 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Durham?
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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Durham?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Durham is 14.3:1.