Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC (2025-26)

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Best Northeast Durham Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 565 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC.

The top ranked public high school in Northeast Durham is The School For Creative Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC public high school have an score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is The School For Creative Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

The School For Creative Studies

Magnet School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
:

Bottom 50%

5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535

Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham, NC include The School For Creative Studies.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham?

1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham?

the neighborhood of Northeast Durham, Durham public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).