Top Rated Schools in This City

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Durham based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.

College Success Award

These are some of the best public high schools in Durham at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.

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Reviews From Schools in Durham

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Parent / Guardian
September 23, 2025
I went through the process of enrollment for my child. With in a hour got denied enrollment, emails to find out why and no communication. School system in NC is horrible and I see why so many kids are... More
Review for North Carolina Cyber Academy
Parent / Guardian
September 15, 2025
Our family has had a wonderful experience at Forest View! One of the things that stands out most is how deeply the school cares for every child. One of our children has a disability, and he has... More
Review for Forest View Elementary
Parent / Guardian
September 11, 2025
It’s been quite a while since a review was submitted and comments regarding administration no longer apply. I have children with Autism at DSA and I am so very grateful they won the lottery and were... More
Review for Durham School Of The Arts