Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27703 · Durham Public Schools
#526 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#16736 of 16,910 nationally
About Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is a public high located in Durham, in the Durham Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,384 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 7.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 526th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (13th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,384.
There are 65 schools in Durham; Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi ranks 61st of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)11%
- Reading proficiency (30%)23%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 11%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Merrick-Moore Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students · 2.2 km away
Reaching All Minds Academy
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
391 students · 2.4 km away
Oak Grove Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 2.4 km away
Glenn Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 3.3 km away
Y E Smith Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 4.3 km away
Maureen Joy Charter School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
631 students · 4.6 km away
KIPP Durham College Preparatory
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students · 4.7 km away
Neal Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students · 4.9 km away
Spring Valley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 5.0 km away
Eastway Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 5.1 km away
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James B Dudley High
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Richmond Senior High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi a good school?
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi has a Success Index (US) of 7.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #526 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi rank in North Carolina?
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi ranks #526 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #16736 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi had 1,384 students in 2025.
Is Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi a elementary school or a high school?
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.