For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 2,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: K-12 | 2,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
27713, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2700 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Gr: PK-12
4220 Nc Highway 55
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Gr: PK-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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