Best middle schools in Durham (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Durham, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 155Lakewood Montessori MiddleDurham · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 309 students
- 240Rogers-Herr MiddleDurham · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 660 students
- 325Sherwood Githens MiddleDurham · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 878 students
- 422George L Carrington MiddleDurham · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 771 students
- 522Lucas MiddleDurham · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 616Brogden MiddleDurham · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 753 students
- 716James E Shepard MiddleDurham · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 815Neal MiddleDurham · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 706 students
- 910Lowe's Grove MiddleDurham · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 564 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakewood Montessori Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.5 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 309 |
| 2 | Rogers-Herr Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.7 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 660 |
| 3 | Sherwood Githens Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 878 |
| 4 | George L Carrington Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 771 |
| 5 | Lucas Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.7 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 6 | Brogden Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 7 | James E Shepard Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 8 | Neal Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.1 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 706 |
| 9 | Lowe's Grove Middle Durham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 9.7 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 564 |
Lakewood Montessori Middle in Durham leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Durham with a Success Index (US) of 54.5. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina middle schools rankings, every school on the Durham page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Durham?
Lakewood Montessori Middle in Durham, North Carolina ranks first among middle schools in Durham with a Success Index (US) of 54.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 309).
How are middle schools in Durham ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.