For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 788 students in the neighborhood of Farrington, Durham, NC.
The top ranked public school in Farrington is Creekside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Farrington, Durham, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Farrington, Durham, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Ephesus Church Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3919
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3919
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Farrington, Durham, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Farrington, Durham, NC include Creekside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Farrington, Durham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Farrington, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Farrington, Durham?
the neighborhood of Farrington, Durham public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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