For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,054 students in 27713, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 261 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27713, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27713, NC are Pearsontown Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Nc Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27713 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27713, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27713, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearsontown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4915 Barbee Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Cook Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3972
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3972
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Nc Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4220 Nc Highway 55, Suite 130
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Gr: K-12 | 2,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Meridian Parkway, Suite 1
Durham, NC 27713
(984) 262-9237
Durham, NC 27713
(984) 262-9237
Gr: K-12 | 2,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Kestrel Heights School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 South Alston Ave.
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1300
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1300
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5207 Revere Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3962
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3962
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Lowe's Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4418 S Alston Avenue
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3946
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3946
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
906 Scott King Rd
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
27713, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2700 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Gr: PK-12
4220 Nc Highway 55
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27713, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27713, NC include Pearsontown Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Nc Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27713?
9 public schools are located in 27713.
What percentage of students in 27713 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27713 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27713?
27713 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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