For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 735 students in the neighborhood of Morehead Hill, Durham, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Morehead Hill are Morehead Montessori and Durham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Morehead Hill, Durham, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Morehead Hill, Durham, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morehead Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Cobb Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3954
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3954
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Durham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Grades: K-10
| 777 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Morehead Hill, Durham, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Morehead Hill, Durham, NC include Morehead Montessori and Durham Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Morehead Hill, Durham?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Morehead Hill, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Morehead Hill, Durham?
the neighborhood of Morehead Hill, Durham public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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