For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,271 students in 27712, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27712, NC are Easley Elementary School, Riverside High School and Northern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27712 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27712, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27712, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Easley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Lebanon Circle
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3913
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3913
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3218 Rose Of Sharon Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3965
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3965
Grades: 9-12
| 1,812 students
Rank: #33.
Northern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
117 Tom Wilkinson Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3956
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3956
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #44.
Little River K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Eno Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Milton Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3915
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3915
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
George L Carrington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 Milton Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3916
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3916
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27712, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27712, NC include Easley Elementary School, Riverside High School and Northern High School.
How many public schools are located in 27712?
6 public schools are located in 27712.
What is the racial composition of students in 27712?
27712 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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