Best 27701 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,922 students in 27701, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 603 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 27701, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 27701, NC are Durham School Of The Arts, George Watts Elementary School and Central Park School For Children. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27701 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27701, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).