Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27709

Summary:

The 27709 zip code is home to a single standout public charter high school, Research Triangle High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence.

Research Triangle High School is a top-performing school, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools for the past three years. Its students consistently score well above the state average on End-of-Course exams, particularly in English II and Math III. With a diverse student population and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.9, the school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic success.

Compared to other high schools in the state, Research Triangle High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, strong statewide ranking, and commitment to serving a diverse student body. These factors make it an attractive option for families in the 27709 zip code seeking a high-quality public education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Total
Research Triangle High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3106 East NC Highway 54	Durham	27709	Durham County	Research Triangle High School	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 998-6757	564	42	13.5		216 (38.3%)	91 (16.1%)	71 (12.6%)	106 (18.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (14.0%)	77.5	143^rd of 640 public high schools	77.7%		76.1	147^th of 626 public high schools	76.5%	4	68.1	87.3	43.1	84.2

Cities Near Zip Code 27709

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Durham	0.98 mi	73	307^th
Morrisville	2.43 mi	6	25^th
Raleigh	2.61 mi	108	179^th
Cary	4.69 mi	34	53^rd
Chapel Hill	8.92 mi	23	47^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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