For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,908 students in 27712, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27712, NC are Easley Elementary School, Riverside High School and Little River K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27712 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27712, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27712, NC 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Easley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Lebanon Circle
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3913
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3913
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3218 Rose Of Sharon Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3965
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3965
Gr: 9-12 | 1,851 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Little River K-8 School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Eno Valley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Milton Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3915
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3915
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
George L Carrington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 Milton Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3916
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3916
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27712, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27712, NC include Easley Elementary School, Riverside High School and Little River K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in 27712?
5 public schools are located in 27712.
What is the racial composition of students in 27712?
27712 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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