Best Public Schools in Durham, CA


Summary:

The city of Durham, California is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Durham Elementary, Durham High, and Durham Intermediate. These schools are part of the Durham Unified school district.

Durham High School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 347 out of 2,323 California high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 94.4% 4-year graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, along with strong test scores, with 57.53% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA and 41.1% in Math. Durham Intermediate School also performs well, ranking 711 out of 2,777 California middle schools and earning a 4-star rating, with 50.67% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA and 41.33% in Math.

While Durham Elementary has test scores that are generally on par or slightly below the district and state averages, the district as a whole faces challenges related to attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 15.6% at Durham High to 21.9% at Durham Intermediate. Additionally, all three schools have a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need to address socioeconomic challenges and ensure equitable access to resources.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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