For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,608 students in 27703, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27703, NC are Durham's Performance Learning Center and Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27703 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27703, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27703 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle College High School Dtcc, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27703, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durham's Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9190
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9190
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Clayton Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3968
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3968
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Holton Career And Resource Center
Vocational School
401 North Driver St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-2219
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-2219
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 536-7203
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 536-7203
Gr: 11-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
27703, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Communities In School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
401 N Driver St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Gr: 5-12 | 174 students Minority enrollment: 98%
800 Clayton Rd
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27703, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27703, NC include Durham's Performance Learning Center and Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi.
How many public high schools are located in 27703?
4 public high schools are located in 27703.
What is the racial composition of students in 27703?
27703 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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