📍 Zip Code 27705 · Durham, NC

School District for Zip Code 27705

Durham Public Schools · 5/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Durham, NC
Durham Public Schools
📍 Durham County, NC · Zip Code 27705
5/10
Rating
33,000
Students
55
Schools
16:1
Student/Teacher
Average West Durham / Duke University area. Per-pupil spending: $11,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 27705

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Durham Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~600 students
Academic Rating6/10 — Good
6
Rating
Good
📚
Durham Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,200 students
Academic Rating4/10 — Average
4
Rating
Average
🎓
Durham High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,800 students
Academic Rating5/10 — Average
5
Rating
Average
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment33,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools55National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio16:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating5/10 — AverageBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Durham Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 27705?▼
Zip code 27705 is served by Durham Public Schools in Durham, NC (Durham County). The district serves approximately 33,000 students across 55 schools and has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average).
What schools are in zip code 27705?▼
Zip code 27705 is served by Durham Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Durham Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 6/10), middle school is Durham Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 4/10), and high school is Durham High School (Grades 9-12, rating 5/10).
Is Durham Public Schools a good school district?▼
Durham Public Schools has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average). West Durham / Duke University area. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and spends approximately $11,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 27705?▼
Contact Durham Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Durham Public Schools
Durham Public Schools serves zip code 27705 and surrounding areas in Durham County, NC. The district operates 55 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 33,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and per-pupil spending of $11,000/year, Durham Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 5/10 (Average) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs at or near the state average.