For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,516 students in 27707, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27707, NC are J D Clement Early College High School, Durham School Of Technology and C E Jordan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27707 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27707, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27707 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is J D Clement Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27707, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J D Clement Early College High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Fayetteville Street, Nccu
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2696
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2696
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Durham School Of Technology
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-9183
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-9183
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
C E Jordan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6806 Garrett Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3912
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3912
Gr: 9-12 | 2,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Hillside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3925
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3925
Gr: 9-12 | 1,454 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Ignite Online Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Ephesus Church Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 972-4400
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 972-4400
Gr: K-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27707, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27707, NC include J D Clement Early College High School, Durham School Of Technology and C E Jordan High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27707?
5 public high schools are located in 27707.
What is the racial composition of students in 27707?
27707 public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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