For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,026 students in 27704, NC (there are , serving 128 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 27704, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27704, NC are Voyager Academy, Club Boulevard Elementary School and Excelsior Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27704 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27704, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27704, NC 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Hock Parc Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Gr: K-12 | 1,363 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Club Boulevard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W Club Boulevard
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3918
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3918
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Gr: K-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Northern High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4622 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3956
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3956
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
City Of Medicine Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Crutchfield Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2001
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Old Oxford Highway
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2695
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2695
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
The School For Creative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535
Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Merrick-moore Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Cheek Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3952
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3952
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Holt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4019 Holt School Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3928
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3928
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Lucas Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
923 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3843
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3843
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2415 E Geer Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3920
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3920
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Brogden Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Leon Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3906
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3906
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Neal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Baptist Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3955
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3955
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeview School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3507 Dearborn Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
North Oak Academy
Charter School
2201 E Geer StDurham, NC 27704
Durham, NC 27704
(984) 244-5528
Durham, NC 27704
(984) 244-5528
27704, North Carolina 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Wright School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3132 North Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27704, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27704, NC include Voyager Academy, Club Boulevard Elementary School and Excelsior Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27704?
15 public schools are located in 27704.
What percentage of students in 27704 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27704 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27704?
27704 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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