Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27705


Summary:

The 27705 zip code area of Durham, North Carolina is home to 4 elementary schools, including 3 traditional public schools and 1 public charter school. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and face varying challenges in academic performance and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools, E K Powe Elementary emerges as the top performer, ranking 736 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in multiple subjects and grade levels, showcasing the highest test scores among the 4 schools. In contrast, the Community School of Digital & Visual Art, a public charter school, faces unique challenges, with lower overall performance compared to the traditional public schools, despite its standout performance in certain subject areas.

The data reveals a significant disparity in academic performance, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and student outcomes. Schools with higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as Hillandale Elementary, tend to have lower test scores, underscoring the importance of considering contextual factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios when evaluating school performance. The Durham Public Schools and the Community School of Digital and Visual A districts serve these schools, each with its own unique challenges and opportunities.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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