Schools in Durham, North Carolina (2025)
65 schools · 38,861 students · 52 public, 13 charter · median Enrollment 455.
Durham, in North Carolina, has 65 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 38,861 students. By level there are 40 elementary, 12 high, 9 middle, 4 other; by sector 52 public, 13 charter.
The median Enrollment across Durham's schools is 455, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
61 of the 65 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Research Triangle High School (84.5, top 5% of high schools nationally), followed by Central Park School For Children (65.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and City of Medicine Academy (58.5, top 50% of high schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students).
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Top 60 schools in Durham
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina. The remaining 1 ranked schools are listed below the table.
- 185Research Triangle High SchoolDurham · Charter High82% Math proficiency · 572 students
- 265Central Park School For ChildrenDurham · Charter Elementary45% Math proficiency · 585 students
- 359City of Medicine AcademyDurham · Public High72% Math proficiency · 329 students
- 458J D Clement Early College HSDurham · Public High87% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 557Pearsontown ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 765 students
- 655Lakewood Montessori MiddleDurham · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 309 students
- 752Durham School of the ArtsDurham · Public High68% Math proficiency · 1,764 students
- 847George Watts ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 944Easley ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 490 students
- 1044Middle College HS @ DTCCDurham · Public High67% Math proficiency · 164 students
- 1141Morehead MontessoriDurham · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 278 students
- 1240Little River ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 326 students
- 1340Rogers-Herr MiddleDurham · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 660 students
- 1437Kestrel Heights SchoolDurham · Charter Elementary26% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 1536Hope Valley ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 539 students
- 1635Maureen Joy Charter SchoolDurham · Charter Elementary41% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 1735The School for Creative StudiesDurham · Public High30% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 1835E K Powe ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 1932Burton ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 293 students
- 2031Creekside ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 554 students
- 2130Forest View ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 662 students
- 2230Club Boulevard ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 364 students
- 2329Riverside HighDurham · Public High42% Math proficiency · 1,900 students
- 2428C E Jordan HighDurham · Public High32% Math proficiency · 2,189 students
- 2526Durham School of TechnologyDurham · Public High22% Math proficiency · 219 students
- 2625Sherwood Githens MiddleDurham · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 878 students
- 2724Southwest ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 639 students
- 2823Reaching All Minds AcademyDurham · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 391 students
- 2923R N Harris ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 3022Global Scholars AcademyDurham · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 201 students
- 3122W G Pearson ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 319 students
- 3222George L Carrington MiddleDurham · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 771 students
- 3322Lucas MiddleDurham · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 3420Lakewood ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 3520Oak Grove ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 395 students
- 3619Northern HighDurham · Public High26% Math proficiency · 1,281 students
- 3719Hillandale ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 586 students
- 3819Hillside HighDurham · Public High25% Math proficiency · 1,433 students
- 3918Glenn ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 455 students
- 4018Merrick-Moore ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 4118Holt ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 587 students
- 4217Sandy Ridge ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 589 students
- 4317Research Triangle CharterDurham · Charter Elementary28% Math proficiency · 710 students
- 4416Eastway ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 331 students
- 4516Bethesda ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 442 students
- 4616C C Spaulding ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 247 students
- 4716Eno Valley ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 4816Parkwood ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 491 students
- 4916Brogden MiddleDurham · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 753 students
- 5016James E Shepard MiddleDurham · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 5116Lyons Farm ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary99.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 608 students
- 5215Neal MiddleDurham · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 706 students
- 5315Fayetteville Street ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 261 students
- 5414Murray-Massenburg ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary99.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 517 students
- 5514Spring Valley ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 543 students
- 5613KIPP Durham College PreparatoryDurham · Charter Elementary20% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 5712Community School of Digital & Visual ArtDurham · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 204 students
- 5812The Institute Development Young LeadersDurham · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 419 students
- 5910Y E Smith ElementaryDurham · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 6010Lowe's Grove MiddleDurham · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 564 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Triangle High School Durham · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 84.5 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 2 | Central Park School For Children Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 65.0 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 585 |
| 3 | City of Medicine Academy Durham · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 4 | J D Clement Early College HS Durham · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 87% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 5 | Pearsontown Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.3 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 765 |
| 6 | Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.5 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 309 |
| 7 | Durham School of the Arts Durham · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 52.2 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,764 |
| 8 | George Watts Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 9 | Easley Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.3 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 490 |
| 10 | Middle College HS @ DTCC Durham · High · Grades 11–13 | Public | 43.5 Lower 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 164 |
| 11 | Morehead Montessori Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 12 | Little River Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 326 |
| 13 | Rogers-Herr Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.7 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 660 |
| 14 | Kestrel Heights School Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 37.3 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 15 | Hope Valley Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 35.9 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 539 |
| 16 | Maureen Joy Charter School Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 35.4 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 17 | The School for Creative Studies Durham · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 34.8 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 18 | E K Powe Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 19 | Burton Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 293 |
| 20 | Creekside Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.6 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 554 |
| 21 | Forest View Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 662 |
| 22 | Club Boulevard Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 23 | Riverside High Durham · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 29.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 1,900 |
| 24 | C E Jordan High Durham · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 2,189 |
| 25 | Durham School of Technology Durham · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 25.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 219 |
| 26 | Sherwood Githens Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 878 |
| 27 | Southwest Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 639 |
| 28 | Reaching All Minds Academy Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 23.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 391 |
| 29 | R N Harris Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 30 | Global Scholars Academy Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 22.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 201 |
| 31 | W G Pearson Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 319 |
| 32 | George L Carrington Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 771 |
| 33 | Lucas Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.7 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 34 | Lakewood Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 35 | Oak Grove Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 395 |
| 36 | Northern High Durham · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,281 |
| 37 | Hillandale Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 586 |
| 38 | Hillside High Durham · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 1,433 |
| 39 | Glenn Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 455 |
| 40 | Merrick-Moore Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 41 | Holt Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 587 |
| 42 | Sandy Ridge Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 589 |
| 43 | Research Triangle Charter Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 17.0 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 710 |
| 44 | Eastway Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 331 |
| 45 | Bethesda Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.3 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 46 | C C Spaulding Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 247 |
| 47 | Eno Valley Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 48 | Parkwood Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.1 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 49 | Brogden Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 50 | James E Shepard Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 51 | Lyons Farm Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.7 Lower 50% | 99.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 608 |
| 52 | Neal Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.1 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 706 |
| 53 | Fayetteville Street Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.7 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 261 |
| 54 | Murray-Massenburg Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.7 Lower 50% | 99.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 517 |
| 55 | Spring Valley Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 543 |
| 56 | KIPP Durham College Preparatory Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 12.9 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 57 | Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 11.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 58 | The Institute Development Young Leaders Durham · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 11.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 59 | Y E Smith Elementary Durham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 60 | Lowe's Grove Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 9.7 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 564 |
More ranked schools in Durham
Ranked 61 to 61 by Success Index (US).
Other schools in Durham
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Durham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Durham?
Research Triangle High School is the highest-ranked school in Durham with a Success Index (US) of 84.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Durham?
Durham has 65 schools (12 high, 40 elementary, 9 middle, 4 other) educating 38,861 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Durham?
The median Enrollment across schools in Durham is 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.