For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 6,546 students in 27713, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27713, NC are Nc Virtual Academy, North Carolina Cyber Academy and Kestrel Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27713 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27713, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27713, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-12
| 2,959 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-12
| 2,523 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-8
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
27713, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2700 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4220 Nc Highway 55
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27713, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27713, NC include Nc Virtual Academy, North Carolina Cyber Academy and Kestrel Heights School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27713?
4 public middle schools are located in 27713.
What is the racial composition of students in 27713?
27713 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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